General Resources:
www.collegeispossible.com
– A site dedicated to assisting parents and students find and pay for
the college that’s right for them. (The Coalition of America’s Colleges
and Universities)
www.collegesavings.com –
A site dedicated to helping determine how much you’ll need to save for
college as well as numerous alternative saving approaches. (College
Savings Bank)
www.collegesense.com –
This is a good resource for everyone concerned with financing the high
cost of college. (New York Life and School Capital, LLC)
www.eduprep.com – All the
issues surrounding college admission and finances are covered in this
site. (EduPrep is an LLC)
www.familyeducation.com
– This site offers a wide range of advice on financial situations as
well as college planning and financing. In addition, parents can find
advice on all the major issues surrounding children and the challenges
they face. (Family Education Network, Inc.)
www.fastweb.com – This is an
extensive site containing information on scholarships, college selection
and financial aid advice. (FastWeb is a Monster Company)
www.finaid.org – This is another
extensive source of financial aid information. (FinAid is a Monster
Company)
www.simpletuition.com/home - This site provides information for comparing student loans.
U.S. News and World Report - Consumer information about paying for college
Financial Aid:
FAFSA (Federal Application For Free Student Aid)
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Get your PIN for the FAFSA
www.pin.ed.gov
Get estimates of your possible financial aid eligibility:
FAFSA Forecaster: - using the FAFSA Forecaster, you and your family will receive an early estimate of eligibility for federal student aid.
Early Award Calculator - this early award calculator will give you a realistic estimate of your financial aid package at any University of Texas campus you are interested in attending.
