Getting Into College Important Information – Part 5
October 30th, 2008
7:30 PM
Orange High School Cafeteria
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Newsletters and Other Information
Calculators
Internet Resources
Should I Borrow for School or Work More
Internet Resources – Homework
Internet Resources – Exploring Careers
Internet Resources – Planning For College
Internet Resources – Choosing Your College
Internet Resources – Applying To College
Internet Resources – Paying For College
Internet Resources – Managing Your Money
Internet Resources – Getting Hired
Internet Resources – State Education Resources
Internet Resources – Managing Credit and Debt
Internet Resources – Repaying Your Student Loan
Internet Resources – Loan Forgiveness
Internet Resources – PDF Handouts
FAQ’s
College Success Stories
Newsletters and Other Information
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AIEmail E-newsletter
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Read the weekly e-newsletter of AIE published for high school students, parents, and educators.
Every week AIEmail gives you up-to-date information on events, news, advice, deadline reminders, and more. It has everything a high school
freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, or parent or a counselor needs to help plan for college. Subscribe now!
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Recent issue Featured article
Jul 21, 2008
Bringing the past to life History may seem like a dry subject when you're reading it out of textbooks, but summertime brings lots of opportunities to
make it more lively. If you are taking a summer vacation, do a bit of research to learn about the history of the place you are visiting.
Jul 14, 2008
Broaden your horizons: Learning about art Look at some different types of art - modern, landscape, portrait - and note the differences. Get a better
understanding of what you like and what you don't like about artistic styles and methods.
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Jul 7, 2008
Science by the sea: Learning about nature at the beach Are you taking a family vacation to the beach this year? The ocean offers a variety of
opportunities to learn about science in a fun way.
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Jun 30, 2008
A wider view: The value of other perspectives Have you ever wondered what other people think, or how they think? By understanding where other
people are coming from and stepping out of your comfort zone, you can begin to see things in a different light.
Calculators
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Calculators
AIE's calculators are designed to help determine the costs associated with higher education.
Loan Calculator
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Graduation Planning Calculator
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Net Earnings Calculator
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In School Budget Worksheet
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Out of School Budget Worksheet
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Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Calculator
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AIE provides these calculators as a service to you. You should discuss any specific questions with a qualified financial aid counselor.
Internet Resources
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By Name | Popularity | Updated Results 1 - 2 for getting started.
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ED.gov — Students
Web site for students from the United States Department of Education.
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www.ed.gov/students - Jun 7, 2006
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Students.gov
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A cooperative effort between federal agencies, students, and other parts of the education community, this site's mission is to provide students and
families with a student-centered gateway to federal services and information from across the entire U.S. government and selected non-government
sites.
www.students.gov - Sep 16, 2005
Listings on this site are not endorsements of products or services.
Suggestions for additions to this listing can be made through our link submission form.
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Net Earnings Calculator
Working long hours has been proven to have a negative effect on academic performance, yet today so many students are working long hours to pay for
their education. Is this a wise financial strategy? The following two examples suggest it may be penny wise and pound foolish to work long hours,
especially if you have not yet explored the option of student loans.
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Example 1: Work more, borrow less, and finish later
Meet Ishaq.
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Ishaq is an intern for a local business working 25 hours per week at $8.00 an hour. His heavy work schedule means less time to study, and as a
result it takes him five years to graduate. The extra year of college (books plus tuition) costs him $5,000. Using this strategy, Ishaq comes out about
$1,000 ahead on graduation day.
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Example 2: Work less, borrow more, and finish sooner
Meet Rebecca. Rebecca takes out a $7,000 loan to help pay for her education. She uses the loan to reduce her work time to 15 hours per week. As a
result, she graduates in four years and finds a job earning $28,500 per year. Even if she paid back her entire loan her first year out of college,
Rebecca would still come out over $10,000 ahead!
Should I Borrow for School or Work More?
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You can determine your own net earnings using the calculator below. It is designed to show you whether it is in your best interest to borrow, or borrow
more, and finish sooner or work and borrow less or not at all. The calculator assumes that you can borrow more and finish college sooner or work
more, borrow less, and finish later. If this is not true in your case, it may not help you.
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The calculator will estimate the cost to you of increased borrowing versus taking additional time to finish college. The first scenario assumes you
would borrow the same amount you have been borrowing or no borrowing at all. The second scenario is based on only the additional amount you
would have to borrow to graduate sooner. You should estimate how much you would need to borrow in order to keep the amount of time you spend at
work to a level that would allow you to graduate earlier.
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An important consideration in this calculation is how much you expect to make once you complete your degree. For most students, the less you make
now compared to after graduation, the more likely it is to be to your advantage to borrow and finish sooner. If you would have to borrow a great deal
more, you do not expect to earn significantly more once you graduate, or you already make a relatively high wage, borrowing is less likely to be an
advantage. For purposes of comparison, the second scenario assumes you will pay off the full cost of extra borrowing in the first year after graduation
to approximate the difference in total costs. In most cases, you will spend loan repayment costs over several years.
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Enter term type and number of terms. Please enter whether your school runs on the semester or quarter system, and then enter the number of terms
you want to consider in the calculation. Numbers from the examples above are pre-entered for your reference only.
Internet Resources — Homework
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Featured site
Students.gov — Online study help
Explore interesting subjects or look for resources to help with school projects and coursework in this collection of government Web sites.
www.students.gov/STUGOVWebApp/Public?topicID=96&operation=maintopic - Oct 26, 2006
By Name | Popularity | Updated Results 1 - 32 for homework.
BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper
Popular homework-related site organized and maintained by a high school student.
school.discovery.com/homeworkhelp/bjpinchbeck - Aug 21, 2006
Channel 4 — Homework High
Homework High can help students aged 11 to 16 with their homework. The site offers virtual libraries dedicated to English, math, science, geography,
language, and history.
www.channel4.com/learning/microsites/H/homeworkhigh - Nov 10, 2005
Cool math .com
Created by a former teacher and graphic designer, this site provides math lessons, games, and puzzles.
www.coolmath.com/home.htm - Sep 22, 2006
DiscoverySchool.com — Student's Guide
Provides tools to help students study, games to challenge their mind, and tons of great clip art to use. In addition, there are nearly a dozen learning
adventures that let students explore everything from Ancient Egypt to the International Space Station.
school.discovery.com/students - Sep 22, 2006
Internet Resources — Homework
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Encyclopedia Smithsonian
Helps answer frequently asked questions about subjects from art to zoology.
www.si.edu/resource/faq - Aug 21, 2006
Fact Monster
InfoPlease delivers an online almanac, dictionary, encyclopedia, and homework center all on one site.
www.factmonster.com - Aug 21, 2006
Google Directory — Homework Help Search
Integrates Google's sophisticated search technology with Open Directory pages to create a useful tool for finding information on the Web.
www.google.com/Top/Kids_and_Teens/School_Time/Homework_Help - Sep 22, 2006
High School Ace
Academic site featuring subject guides, daily quizzes and puzzles, reference resources, and more.
highschoolace.com - Aug 21, 2006
Homework and Study Tips
Offers a collection of helpful homework and study tips.
homeworktips.about.com - Sep 22, 2006
Internet Resources — Homework
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HomeworkAuthority.com
HomeworkAuthority.com is the place to get homework help on the Internet 24-hours a day.
www.homeworkauthority.com - Sep 21, 2006
HomeworkSpot.com
A free homework information portal featuring the K-12 homework-related sites together with editorial comments.
www.homeworkspot.com - Aug 21, 2006
HowStuffWorks
Recognized as a good source for clear, reliable explanations of how things actually work, this Web site helps demystify the world around us.
www.howstuffworks.com - Sep 22, 2006
Infoplease — Homework Center
A comprehensive reference source that combines the contents of an encyclopedia, a dictionary, an atlas, and several almanacs loaded with statistics,
facts, and historical records. A single search engine allows users to search all these sources at once.
www.infoplease.com/homework - Sep 22, 2006
Internet Resources — Homework
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Internet Public Library
A public service organization from the University of Michigan School of Information providing library services to Internet users.
www.ipl.org - Aug 21, 2006
Jefferson Library — Helpful Homework Tips
Tips on completing homework assignments.
info.jefferson.lib.co.us/teen/homework.html - Jul 30, 2006
KID INFO
Homework help, reference resources, and fun sites for students, with resources for teachers and parents as well.
www.kidinfo.com - Aug 21, 2006
KidsClick!
Web search site built for students by librarians.
www.kidsclick.org - Aug 21, 2006
King County Library System — Homework Help
Assists public, private and home schooled students, grades 4-12, with their homework assignments.
www.kcls.org/hh/homework.cfm - Aug 21, 2006
LibrarySpot
A free virtual library resource center for educators, students, librarians, families, and anyone else researching information on the Web.
www.libraryspot.com - Aug 21, 2006
Internet Resources — Homework
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Math Goodies
The purpose of this message board is to assist students who are struggling with specific math homework problems. Volunteer teachers will guide you
toward finding an answer.
www.mathgoodies.com/homework - Jul 30, 2006
MSN Encarta — Homework Help
Provides help with homework and tips and articles for research.
encarta.msn.com/encnet/departments/homework - Sep 22, 2006
Multnomah County Library — Homework Center
Oregon's largest public library maintains a homework site that includes a link directory and daily online tutoring.
www.multcolib.org/homework/index.html - Aug 21, 2006
NationalGeographic.com Kids — Homework Help
Gives information about animals, history and culture, geography, places, and science. The site is a useful research tool to find pictures, articles, maps,
and more on many subjects — perfect for reports, presentations, and more!
www.nationalgeographic.com/homework - Sep 22, 2006
Our Documents
An interactive museum featuring 100 milestone documents that shaped American history from 1776 to 1965.
www.ourdocuments.com - Aug 21, 2006
Project Gutenberg
Internet Resources — Homework
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Project Gutenberg is the first and largest single collection of free electronic books
www.gutenberg.org - Aug 21, 2006
Scholastic — Homework Hub
The largest publisher of children's books offers tips and guides for activities such as researching, writing, and test taking.
www.scholastic.com/kids/homework - Aug 21, 2006
Smithsonian Education
The Smithsonian Institution gives students a unique site to explore art, science, history, and other subjects.
smithsonianeducation.org/students/index.html - Aug 21, 2006
Students.gov — Online study help
Explore interesting subjects or look for resources to help with school projects and coursework in this collection of government Web sites.
www.students.gov/STUGOVWebApp/Public?topicID=96&operation=maintopic - Oct 26, 2006
Study Skills and Strategies
How-to-Study.com is the number one resource in the world for FREE information on study skills, study strategies and study aids.
www.how-to-study.com - Oct 18, 2006
Internet Resources — Homework
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Wonder Whiz Kids
Here you will find innovative and insightful ways to learn about the world around you and develop an understanding of its essential nature.
www.wonderwhizkids.com - Nov 15, 2006
Word Central
Merriam-Webster's word-based Web site provides kids with an easy to use, illustrated dictionary.
www.wordcentral.com - Sep 22, 2006
Yahooligans! — Homework Help
A browsable, searchable directory of Internet sites for kids. Each site has been carefully checked by an experienced educator to ensure the content and
links are appropriate for kids aged 7 to 12.
yahooligans.yahoo.com/school_bell/Homework_Help - Sep 22, 2006
Internet Resources — Exploring Careers
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Featured site
Occupational Outlook Handbook
A site provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics to provide information about the U.S. job market, particular career areas, employment statistics, and
employment projections for up to 10 years.
www.bls.gov/oco - Jul 19, 2005
By Name | Popularity | Updated Results 1 - 19 for exploring careers.
Bob Turba's Cyber Guidance Office
A collection of links and resources for high school students and their families, focusing on colleges, scholarship and financial aid, and career
information.
cyberguidance.net - Sep 21, 2006
Breakthrough Collaborative
A national non-profit that increases educational opportunity for high-potential, low-income middle school students and inspires outstanding college
and high school students to pursue careers in education.
www.breakthroughcollaborative.org - Aug 18, 2006
Career Cruising
Career Cruising is an interactive career resource designed for people of all ages exploring their career interests.
careercruising.com - Apr 18, 2006
Internet Resources — Exploring Careers
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Career Explorer
Where teens can view career descriptions, choose a career, find a school, and get answers to financial aid, career placement, and career education
questions
www.careerexplorer.net - Jul 27, 2006
Career Guide to Industries
Provides information on careers from an occupational perspective.
www.bls.gov/oco/cg - Mar 28, 2006
Career Launch
From the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, a very useful career and college site, with resources and links to help teens with self-assessment, summer
opportunities, college search, career development, and more.
careerlaunch.net - Jul 27, 2006
Career Related Web Sites
This site provides links to pages with information on hundreds of different careers. Learn about a career that interests you and tips on how to pursue
your career goals.
www.montville.net/highschool/guidance/Careers%20in......htm - Jul 18, 2005
Careers And Colleges
Features scholarship and grant databases as well as a free search for colleges and universities.
www.careersandcolleges.com - Sep 22, 2006
Cornell Career Services — Developing Career Goals
The pages on this Web site organize the key aspects of your career decision-making so that you can go about it in a manageable and sequential way.
www.career.cornell.edu/exploration/goals - Mar 28, 2006
Internet Resources — Exploring Careers
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EducationPlanner
One-stop career and college planning site. The site has the information to research careers, choose a postsecondary school, apply on-line, and find
ways to finance an education.
www.educationplanner.com - Sep 22, 2006
Guidance Resource Homepage
Compiled by Martha Wiseman, a retired guidance director and counselor, this site assists guidance counselors and high school students with planning
for the future and other guidance issues.
www.wisemantech.com/guidance - Jul 19, 2005
Major Resource Kits — The Career Services Center at the University of Delaware
A resource for helping students decide on possible majors in college; the site provides information on career paths, sample job titles, and a short
bibliography of materials available to particular majors.
www.udel.edu/CSC/mrk.html - Sep 21, 2006
Mapping Your Future — Planning a Career
"A guided tour of planning a career." On this tour, you can find out how to choose a career and how to reach your career goal.
www.mapping-your-future.org/planning - Sep 15, 2005
Internet Resources — Exploring Careers
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MyCoolCareer.com
A career exploration site for teens and twenty-somethings, where you can find all sorts of career tools and information, including self-assessment
tools, streaming MP3 interviews with people in various career fields, and much more.
www.mycoolcareer.com - Oct 18, 2006
MyMajors.com
MyMajors.com can provide useful advice on college and university majors that a high school senior or first year college student with your interests
and achievements might do well in.
mymajors.com - Apr 18, 2006
Next Step Magazine
A teen magazine that helps high school students, parents and counselors with life after high school.
www.nextstepmagazine.com - Sep 22, 2006
Occupational Outlook Handbook
A site provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics to provide information about the U.S. job market, particular career areas, employment statistics, and
employment projections for up to 10 years.
www.bls.gov/oco - Jul 19, 2005
Internet Resources — Exploring Careers
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Occupational Outlook Quarterly
This site provides practical information on jobs and careers. Articles are written in straightforward, non-technical language and cover a wide variety of
career and work-related topics such as new and emerging occupations, training opportunities, salary trends, and results of new studies from the Bureau
of Labor Statistics. Each issue also includes a profile of an unusual or rarely studied occupation.
www.bls.gov/opub/ooq/ooqhome.htm - Jul 18, 2005
SchoolsIntheUSA.com
A career and college prep resource that helps students to explore various career paths (about 1,000) and research almost 2,000 4-year colleges (by
name, location, field of study, certificate program, size, cost, and more).
www.schoolsintheusa.com - Oct 18, 2006
Listings on this site are not endorsements of products or services.
Suggestions for additions to this listing can be made through our link submission form.
Internet Resources — Planning for College
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Featured sites
College Board
The home page of the SAT and the PSAT. Provides online registration, preparation tips, dates, fees, and more.
www.collegeboard.com
ACT, Inc.
The home page of the college entrance exam. Provides information about the ACT Assessment, including online registration, preparation tips, dates,
fees, and more.
www.act.org
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By Name | Popularity | Updated Results 1 - 34 for planning for college.
4Tests.com
At this site students may complete free practice tests.
www.4tests.com
About College
This site is a guide to everything you ever really wanted to know about college life, but didn't know whom to ask.
www.aboutcollege.com
ACT — Student
This is a student site for ACT test takers that provides test prep, college planning, and career planning information.
www.actstudent.org
Internet Resources — Planning for College
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ACT, Inc.
The home page of the college entrance exam. Provides information about the ACT Assessment, including online registration, preparation tips, dates,
fees, and more.
www.act.org
Bob Turba's Cyber Guidance Office
A collection of links and resources for high school students and their families, focusing on colleges, scholarship and financial aid, and career
information.
cyberguidance.net
College Board
The home page of the SAT and the PSAT. Provides online registration, preparation tips, dates, fees, and more.
www.collegeboard.com
College Forward
College Forward provides college preparatory services to motivated, economically-disadvantaged students, in order to facilitate their transition to
college and make the process exciting and rewarding.
www.collegeforward.org
College is Possible
The Coalition of America's Colleges and Universities has launched this site to direct students and their families to information and advice about
preparing for college, choosing the right college, and paying for college.
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Internet Resources — Planning for College
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College PowerPrep
College PowerPrep has helped tens of thousands of students make dramatic improvements in their scores and gain entrance into the college of their
choice.
www.powerprep.com
College Scholarships, Colleges, and Online Degrees
Designed to offer college-bound students, parents, and counselors easy access to information on colleges and universities throughout the United States,
free scholarship and financial aid searches, SAT and ACT test preparation tips, and more.
www.college-scholarships.com
College411
Site for students and parents with questions about planning for, choosing, paying for, and making the most out of college.
www.college411.org
CollegeBound
An interactive guide to college life for aspiring college-bound students that offers teens insight and access to real people who can guide them through
their college and career choices
www.collegebound.net
Collegehints.com
Filled with ideas for current or college-bound students, this site includes information about the best on-line and on-campus college courses.
www.collegehints.com
Cynthia Good's Home Page
A list of sites that supply online information about colleges, careers, financial aid, college applications, SAT preparation, and study skills.
www.bridge-rayn.org/CGood.html
Internet Resources — Planning for College
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Dr. Mom's Guide to College
A guide to college told from the perspective of a college professor with a daughter heading toward college.
www.lions.odu.edu/~kkilburn/dr_mom_home.htm
Education Unlimited
An educational services company based in California, specializes in academic summer camps for high school and junior high school students.
www.educationunlimited.com
Educational Testing Service
ETS provides information about a wide variety of college and graduate school admissions tests and placement tests.
www.ets.org
EducationPlanner
One-stop career and college planning site. The site has the information to research careers, choose a postsecondary school, apply on-line, and find
ways to finance an education.
www.educationplanner.com
EduHound.com
State-by-state listing of comprehensive testing, accountability and assessment Web sites.
www.eduhound.com/k12statetesting.cfm
FairTest — SAT Optional Colleges
This site lists links to homepages of colleges that don't require the SAT for admissions.
fairtest.org/optinit.htm
Internet Resources — Planning for College
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FirstChoiceSchool.com
A guide to planning for college that is designed for students (and their parents) in middle or junior high school.
www.firstchoiceschool.com
GoCollege
A free, flexible, and user-friendly college search engine from Cliff's. Search by region, majors, tuition, test scores, keywords, and others. "Test
yourself" section provides free practice tests.
www.gocollege.com
Guidance Resource Homepage
Compiled by Martha Wiseman, a retired guidance director and counselor, this site assists guidance counselors and high school students with planning
for the future and other guidance issues.
www.wisemantech.com/guidance
Kaplan Educational Centers
A site sponsored by the national educational company that specializes in test preparation, admissions, and career services.
www.kaplan.com
Internet Resources — Planning for College
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Law School Admission Council Online
Provides information about law schools including registration information and more about the LSAT.
www.lsac.org
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Medical College Admission Test — MCAT
The MCAT section of the Association of American Medical Colleges that provides information about medical school admissions.
www.aamc.org/students/mcat/start.htm
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MSN Encarta — College
Articles, tools, and advice about planning for college, choosing a college, and paying for college.
encarta.msn.com/encnet/departments/college/default.aspx?page=Home
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National College Access Program Directory
Find details about local college access programs in your state.
www.collegeaccess.org/accessprogramdirectory/default.aspx
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SuperKids — SAT Vocabulary Builder
Daily word and definition to help prepare for the SAT.
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Test of English as a Foreign Language — TOEFL
This site provides information about the test used by some North American colleges and universities to assess the listening comprehension, structure
and written expression, and reading comprehension of students whose native language is not English.
www.toefl.org
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Test Prep Review
Provides practice tests at no charge.
www.testprepreview.com
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The Princeton Review
This site, sponsored by the nationwide standardized test preparation company, provides information about courses, books, software, and online
services.
www.review.com
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The Princeton Review — SAT Word du Jour
Daily word and definition to help prepare for the SAT.
www.princetonreview.com/college/research/wdj.asp?wordType=2
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Yahoo! Education — Word of the Day
Daily word and definition to help prepare for the SAT from Yahoo!
education.yahoo.com/college/wotd - Jul 30, 2006
Internet Resources — Choosing Your College
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Featured site
U.S. News and World Report — America's Best Colleges
Web site version of the magazine's national college rankings. Includes a detailed school directory, interactive tools, and much more.
www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/rankings/rankindex_brief.php
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By Name | Popularity | Updated Results 1 - 46 for choosing your college.
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All About College
This site provides a collection of college-related links and resources, including a directory of college and university homepages, testing resources,
financial aid resources, research tools, and a college chat area.
www.allaboutcollege.com
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All Engineering Schools
Whether you're searching for bachelor's programs in engineering, master's programs in engineering, or doctoral programs in engineering or
technology, or looking for an online engineering program to fit your busy schedule, this site makes it easy to find the engineering colleges that interest
you.
www.allengineeringschools.com
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AnyCollege.Com
College search engine designed to be the most user-friendly Web site available to prospective college students involved in the college search process.
www.anycollege.com/aboutus.cfm - Sep 22, 2006
Internet Resources — Choosing Your College
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Bob Turba's Cyber Guidance Office
A collection of links and resources for high school students and their families, focusing on colleges, scholarship and financial aid, and career
information.
cyberguidance.net
Bschool.com, Inc.
The purpose of this site is to offer another source of information to assist future students in selecting the business education program that best suits
their needs and personality.
www.bschool.com
Campus Crime and Security at Postsecondary Education Institutions
The OPE Campus Security Statistics Web site is your direct link to reported criminal offenses for over 6000 colleges and universities in the United
States. If you are thinking of attending college in a large urban city, a small liberal arts college, a specialized college, or a community college you can
find their security statistics here.
ope.ed.gov/security
Campus Visits
Information about campus visits from the College Board, including reasons to visit, and the best time to visit.
www.collegeboard.com/article/0,1120,4-23-0-72,00.html?orig=sec
campusdirt.com
Created to help prospective college students make informed school choices by providing an insider's view of what life on our nation's campuses is
truly like.
www.campusdirt.com
CampusTours
Founded to provide an intuitive gateway to official university multimedia; currently more than two million people visit the site annually to experience
college presentations.
www.campustours.com
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Features scholarship and grant databases as well as a free search for colleges and universities.
www.careersandcolleges.com
College Planning
Provides students and families with information on college selection, admission, financial aid, and scholarships
www.collegeplan.org
College Planning Network
College Planning Network (CPN) is a Seattle-based, nonprofit organization, assisting people seeking educational opportunities, and serving the Pacific
Northwest.
collegeplan.org
College411
Site for students and parents with questions about planning for, choosing, paying for, and making the most out of college.
www.college411.org
CollegeFair.tv
Offers free access to a comprehensive collection of college admissions videos available on the Web.
www.collegefair.tv
CollegeNight.com
CollegeNight is free to students, their parents, high school guidance counselors and others seeking information on colleges and universities.
www.collegenight.com
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CollegeQuest — Thomson Peterson's
Free membership offers you in-depth profiles of every undergraduate institution accredited in the U.S.
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Offers campus tours, career and minority info, and profiles of over 3,800 universities. The Web site also offers college applications, a minority
scholarship search, and college admissions information.
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Collegiate Choice Walking Tours Videos
Offers videos of student-guided college walking tours
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Degree-Finder.com
This site can help you find courses and degree programs from trade schools and colleges.
degree-finder.com
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DegreeWire
DegreeWire is an online directory assisting students in finding the right school for them.
www.degreewire.com
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eCampusTours.com
A college planning web site that offers 360 degree virtual college tours with campus map and information about choosing a college, scholarships,
student financial aid, etc.
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eCollegeFinder.org
Search eCollegeFinder.org and start the exciting process of getting your online degree from an accredited online College or University today!
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A directory of more than 7,000 U.S. colleges and trade schools, where you can find schools by name, by size of minority population, and by athletic
scholarships.
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Education Online Search
Free online college portal where you can learn about careers and the colleges offering career education and degrees for the fields you choose. The site
provides a collection of career and education articles to guide you through many aspects of your search.
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FairTest — SAT Optional Colleges
This site lists links to homepages of colleges that don't require the SAT for admissions.
fairtest.org/optinit.htm
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FastWeb
Helps students make the decisions that shape their lives: choosing a college, paying for college, and finding jobs and internships.
www.fastweb.com
GoCollege
A free, flexible, and user-friendly college search engine from Cliff's. Search by region, majors, tuition, test scores, keywords, and others. "Test
yourself" section provides free practice tests.
www.gocollege.com
GreekPages.com
Search for sorority and fraternity chapters by the schools at which they are located.
greekpages.com/schools
Guidance Resource Homepage
Compiled by Martha Wiseman, a retired guidance director and counselor, this site assists guidance counselors and high school students with planning
for the future and other guidance issues.
www.wisemantech.com/guidance
Hillel — The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life
The largest Jewish campus organization in the world, Hillel provides opportunities for Jewish students at more than 500 colleges and universities to
explore and celebrate their Jewish identity through its global network of regional centers, campus Foundations and Hillel student organizations.
www.hillel.org
IPEDS College Opportunities On-Line
Direct link to nearly 7,000 colleges and universities in the United States.
www.nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cool
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IPEDS Executive Peer Tool
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) Peer Analysis System is a tool designed to enable a user to compare a postsecondary
institution of the user's choice to a group of peer institutions which are also selected by the user.
www.nces.ed.gov/ipedspas/Expt
Making It Count!
Making It Count's goal is to be the nation's premier educational training and advisory organization for today's students and parents.
www.makingitcount.com/students/start MSN Encarta — College
Articles, tools, and advice about planning for college, choosing a college, and paying for college.
encarta.msn.com/encnet/departments/college/default.aspx?page=Home
My College Guide
Browse the alphabetical listings, get critical advice from the Admissions Guru, read interesting articles about college life, and more.
www.mycollegeguide.org
National Institute for Educational Planning — NIEP
Located in Irvine, California, the National Institute for Educational Planning was started to help high school students prepare for college.
www.niep.com
Peterson's Education Center
Provides information about all levels of education, including K-12 and graduate study, as well as study abroad and distance learning.
www.petersons.com
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SchoolsIntheUSA.com
A career and college prep resource that helps students to explore various career paths (about 1,000) and research almost 2,000 4-year colleges (by
name, location, field of study, certificate program, size, cost, and more).
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Student Aid On The Web — Find the Right Colleges For You
Search for schools based on location, size, degree offerings, as well as other factors.
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Comprehensive directory of study abroad programs, summer study abroad, Internship, service learning and volunteer abroad programs, intensive
language programs all organized either study abroad by subject or study abroad by country or study abroad by city.
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Talbot's Student Planning Book
Talbot's is a useful resource providing connections to colleges, military programs, and financial lenders. It contains numerous articles on subjects
ranging from the college selection and application process to collegiate life and financing educational costs.
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The Admissions page of this Web site provides a list of links to hundreds of university and college admissions departments.
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Offers DVDs with tours of campuses nationwide.
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U.S. News and World Report — America's Best Colleges
Web site version of the magazine's national college rankings. Includes a detailed school directory, interactive tools, and much more.
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U101 College Search
Directory of colleges, universities, and community college web sites in the U.S. and Canada that lists over 3,000 schools by state or province.
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An emerging guide for students who are considering attending a vocational school, trade school, or community college in the U.S. or Canada. Students
can search for programs by state or by degree program.
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Common Application
The Common Application is the recommended form of 227 selective, independent colleges and universities for admission to their undergraduate
programs. Many of these institutions use the form exclusively. All give equal consideration to the Common Application and the college's own form.
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Accepted
An admissions consulting and application essay editing service that helps you write your essay, save time, and distinguish yourself.
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ACE — College is Possible
The Coalition of America's Colleges and Universities has launched this site to direct students and their families to the best information and advice
about preparing for college, choosing the right college, and paying for college.
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This site was established in 1996 to provide the best admissions counseling possible to aspiring college and graduate students.
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CampusChamps.com
Student-athletes can find colleges, apply for admission, and obtain financial assistance resources.
www.campuschamps.com
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ChristianColleges
A student services Web site representing the Christian colleges and universities of the National Association of Christian College Admissions Personnel
(NACCAP) and the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU).
www.christiancollegementor.org
College Confidential
A resource of college search, admissions, and financial aid resources for students and parents.
www.collegeconfidential.com
College Counseling
The Penn Group's staff is composed entirely of Ivy League graduates and admissions experts, all of whom strive to provide highly-effective,
personalized admissions assistance.
www.college-admission-essay.com/collegecounseling.html
College Planning
Provides students and families with information on college selection, admission, financial aid, and scholarships
www.collegeplan.org CollegeData
Choose, prepare, apply and pay for college with advice and tools. Get college admission help and search for colleges and scholarships.
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The Common Application is the recommended form of 227 selective, independent colleges and universities for admission to their undergraduate
programs. Many of these institutions use the form exclusively. All give equal consideration to the Common Application and the college's own form.
www.commonapp.org
EducationPlanner
One-stop career and college planning site. The site has the information to research careers, choose a postsecondary school, apply on-line, and find
ways to finance an education.
www.educationplanner.com
Electronic Campus
Launched in January, 1998 as an "electronic marketplace" of online courses and programs from the South's colleges and universities.
www.electroniccampus.org
EssayEdge — College Section
According to the Web site, this has been recognized as the leading admissions essay prep site for years.
www.essayedge.com/college
HBCUMentor
Information about America's historically black colleges and universities.
www.hbcumentor.org
HowStuffWorks — College admissions
Learn about the college admissions process and how to improve your chances of getting into the college of your choice.
www.howstuffworks.com/college-admission.htm
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myFOOTPATH
A college search and admissions site that includes a library of free articles related to the college admissions process, as well as an "ask the counselor"
feature where students and parents can submit questions.
www.myfootpath.com
Peterson's — Online College Applications
Provides students with various online forms including an online application accepted by colleges and universities nationwide.
www.petersons.com/college_apps.asp
The Admissions Office
This site features links to virtual tours, ratings, admission criteria, financial aid materials and scholarship opportunities of colleges and universities, and
more.
www.theadmissionsoffice.com Xap Student Center
This site efficiently guides students through the comparison, selection, and application to admission and financial aid stages of preparing for college.
www.xap.com
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FAFSA on the Web
U.S. Department of Education Free Application for Federal Student Aid Web Site.
www.fafsa.ed.gov FAFSA Made Easy
This free online program guides students and parents through the process of completing and submitting the FAFSA. Video clips are available in
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Adventures In Education — Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Calculator
Calculator to help families plan college expenses.
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AIE visitors can specify relevant criteria and receive a list of matching scholarships.
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This site is a good resource for students interested in receiving admissions and financial aid application forms from schools, colleges, and universities
throughout the U.S. and the world.
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Bob Turba's Cyber Guidance Office
A collection of links and resources for high school students and their families, focusing on colleges, scholarship and financial aid, and career
information.
cyberguidance.net
CampusChamps.com
Student-athletes can find colleges, apply for admission, and obtain financial assistance resources.
www.campuschamps.com
Careers And Colleges
Features scholarship and grant databases as well as a free search for colleges and universities.
www.careersandcolleges.com
College Answer
Helps prepare students and families for the world of continuing education, with pointers on the entire "Going-to-College" process and interactive tools
that analyze the affordability of schools, compare financial aid award letters, and search for scholarships.
www.collegeanswer.com
College Board — Scholarship Database
A searchable database of scholarships, loans, internships and other financial aid programs from non-college sources.
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Designed to offer college-bound students, parents, and counselors easy access to information on colleges and universities throughout the United States,
free scholarship and financial aid searches, SAT and ACT test preparation tips, and more.
www.college-scholarships.com College411
Site for students and parents with questions about planning for, choosing, paying for, and making the most out of college.
www.college411.org CollegeForTexans.com
The Texas Financial Aid Information Center can be reached toll-free at (888) 311-8881, or you can visit the Texas Financial Aid Information Center
Web site at this Web site. The Center is a joint effort of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas Guaranteed Student Loan
Corporation, and the Texas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.
www.collegefortexans.com/paying CollegeNET — MACH 25 Scholarship Database
A database of scholarships that can be searched with the user's specified profile information; allows users to save a generated list of scholarships or
even create a letter to send to scholarship coordinators.
www.collegenet.com/mach25 CollegeToolkit.com
This free scholarship search allows students to search through up-to-date information on thousands of scholarships (formerly Lunch-Money.com).
www.collegetoolkit.com
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Education Services Foundation (ESF)
A collection of resources and links related to programs that help students borrow wisely
esfweb.com
FAFSA Made Easy
This free online program guides students and parents through the process of completing and submitting the FAFSA. Video clips are available in
English and Spanish.
www.AIE.org/FAFSAMadeEasy
FAFSA on the Web
U.S. Department of Education Free Application for Federal Student Aid Web Site.
www.fafsa.ed.gov FastWeb — Scholarship Search
Provides access to a database of over 275,000 scholarships.
www.studentservices.com/fastweb Federal Trade Commission — Scholarship Scams
The FTC developed this Web site to help families and students avoid scholarship fraud.
www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/scholarship
Financial Aid Information
Provided a wide range of financial aid information, including sections devoted to sources of aid, loans, special interests, and government and school
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Anyone not yet enrolled in a postsecondary school should visit this Web site, an introductory publication that gives an overview of the Student
Financial Assistance Programs and how to apply for aid. This site provides general information about the U.S. Department of Education's federal
student financial aid programs.
studentaid.ed.gov/students/attachments/siteresources/fund_ed_high.pdf Hispanic Scholarship Fund
HSF provides the U.S. Latino community college scholarships and educational outreach support programs.
www.hsf.net International Education Financial Aid (IEFA)
IEFA is the premier resource for financial aid, college scholarship and grant information for US and international students wishing to study abroad.
iefa.org
Lender Fact Sheets
Helps students, parents, and schools understand more about the lenders that guarantee loans through TG. Each fact sheet includes the student aid
lender code, contact information, electronic processing capability, student loan statistics, and relationships with student loan servicers and loan
holders.
www.tgslc.org/tgslc/schlfs/new_lender.cfm?StudentsAndFamilies=Yes
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"A guided tour of paying for school." The tour takes you through steps you need to consider and complete when planning to pay for your education.
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Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation Scholarship List
The site provided by the nonprofit, charitable foundation to support charitable, scientific, or educational undertakings; dedicated to making higher
education accessible to financially limited but worthy students; provides information about financial aid, scholarships, and much more.
www.window.state.tx.us/scholars/aid/faidalpha.htm MSN Encarta — College
Articles, tools, and advice about planning for college, choosing a college, and paying for college.
encarta.msn.com/encnet/departments/college/default.aspx?page=Home NCAA — Scholarship Search
The NCAA provides links for students interested in athletics-related scholarships. More than sports are included — the NCAA even offers
scholarships for students interested in writing about sports!
www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html Peterson's — Scholarship Search
Peterson's Scholarship Search asks visitors to offer a profile and then matches responses to available scholarships.
www.petersons.com/ss/code/prompt.asp PrincetonReview.com — Scholarship Search
The Princeton Review's search offers personalized advice that matches where you are in the admissions process.
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A free scholarship search site that also offers financial aid advice and application tips. No registration is required.
www.scholarshiphunter.com Scholarship Resource Network — Scholarship Search
SRN provides an overview of financial aid resources available to students with a special focus on scholarships.
www.srnexpress.com ScholarshipExperts.com
Free and trusted scholarship search engine. Since 2003, ScholarshipExperts has been named, "The best scholarship search tool" by Forbes.com.
www.scholarshipexperts.com ScholarshipHelp.org
The goal of this Web site is to educate students about scholarship access and the necessary requirements for achieving maximum financial aid. In
addition, it provides information free of charge to help students avoid scholarship scams and misleading financial aid information.
www.scholarshiphelp.org Student Guide
A comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education. Grants, loans, and work-study are the three major forms of
student financial aid available through the federal Student Financial Assistance Programs. Updated each award year, This publiction describes the
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StudentAwards.com is devoted to helping high school seniors, university and college students find information on scholarships, bursaries, grants and
other forms of financial assistance.
www.studentawards.com TERI (The Education Resources Institute)
TERI, The Education Resources Institute, promotes educational opportunities for all people of all ages and backgrounds
www.tericollegeaccess.org/index.html TG — For Families & Students
Student and family information and resources is provided by TG, a non-profit loan guarantor and sponsor of AIE.
www.tgslc.org/students/index.cfm The "I Have A Dream" Foundation
Helps children from low-income areas reach their educational and career goals by providing mentoring, tutoring, and enrichment opportunities.
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FirstGov for Consumers — Your Money
Provides consumer information from the federal government and displays links to federal information resources. It is designed so that you can locate
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DebtAdvice.org is designed to help consumers understand how to use credit and to locate a certified counselor if they are in need of assistance. The
site is provided by the members of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, most of them known as Consumer Credit Counseling Service
(CCCS).
www.debtadvice.org Federal Citizen Information Center
This Web site lets visitors order hundreds of low-cost publications about everything from your home and car to financial planning for college. Some
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Created by a former teacher and graphic designer, this site provides students with tips on managing money.
www.financefreak.com FirstGov for Consumers — Your Money
Provides consumer information from the federal government and displays links to federal information resources. It is designed so that you can locate
information by category: Banking, Buying Smart, Consumer Expenditure, Consumer Protection, Credit, Identity Theft, and Investor Education, as well
as information about consumer scams.
www.consumer.gov/yourmoney.htm Investor's Clearinghouse
This site from the Alliance for Investor Education offers information about investing, financial planning, scams, and more.
www.investoreducation.org InvestorWords.com
Comprehensive investment glossary that lets visitors browse through thousands of definitions and features a "Term of the Day."
www.investorwords.com Jump$tart
Jump$tart's purpose is to evaluate the financial literacy of young adults; develop, disseminate, and encourage the use of standards for grades K-12; and
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This tutorial site, a service of Sovereign Bank, explains the fundamentals of money and banking to children using interesting graphics, calculators, and
quizzes.
www.kidsbank.com Mapping Your Future — Ten Steps to Financial Fitness
This feature is aimed at educating high school and college students about personal finance.
www.mapping-your-future.org/features/dmtensteps.htm Money — Money 101
A step by step guide to gaining control of your financial life.
money.cnn.com/pf/101 Money Management International
Money Management International (MMI) is a nonprofit, community service organization that provides professional financial guidance, counseling,
community-wide educational programs, and debt management assistance.
www.moneymanagement.org MoneyMatters.com — Tools
The Tools section of this Web site from Hanson McClain Retirement Planning provides more than 40 online calculators in the Tools section.
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Savings and debt tools to help visitors analyze how they manage their money and learn how to improve their skills.
www.moneycentral.msn.com/smartbuy/home.asp Postsecondary Education English-Spanish Glossary
A consistent and easy-to-use resource to help translate English higher education and student financial aid materials into Spanish.
www.tgslc.org/pdf/Spanish_Glossary.pdf SmartMoney University
From Dow Jones and Company and Hearst Communications, this site offers online courses including "Investing 101" and "Taking Action"
www.smartmoney.com/university SmartMoney University — Glossary
An alphabetized list of terms relating to money and finance issues, in some cases including links to additional terms and articles.
www.smartmoney.com/university/glossary Students.gov
A cooperative effort between federal agencies, students, and other parts of the education community, this site's mission is to provide students and
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The "For Borrowers" section of this site from TG offers information and resources to help borrowers simplify repayment. It includes easy-tounderstand explanations of delinquency and default, a list of the Top 10 Ways to Avoid Default, frequently asked questions, and other valuable
information.
www.tgslc.org/borrowers Vanguard Group — Planning and Advice
The Planning and Advice section of this site includes "how-to" information to help visitors learn about investing, including topics such as "Economics
101 for Investors" and "Mutual Fund Basics."
flagship3.vanguard.com/VGApp/hnw/PlanningAndAdvice Young Investor
Sponsored by Fleet Bank, this site teach students about investing through articles, games, and puzzles.
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Occupational Outlook Handbook
A site provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics to provide information about the U.S. job market, particular career areas, employment statistics, and
employment projections for up to 10 years.
www.bls.gov/oco By Name | Popularity | Updated Results 1 - 23 for getting hired.
America's Job Bank
A computerized network that links state employment service sites; provides employers with national job exposure and job seekers with a pool of active
job opportunities.
www.ajb.dni.us Black Collegian Online
The electronic version of the 27-year old magazine; provides career planning and job search information for students and professionals of color.
black-collegian.com Campus Program
A comprehensive career development site for college students, with resources from helping you find a program of study, to choosing a major, and to
finding employment after graduation
www.campusprogram.com CareerBuilder.com
A service that allows employees to search for employment openings, post their resumes, research employer profiles, and more; allows employers to
post openings and search the site's database for potential employees.
www.careerbuilder.com
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Provides an integrated suite of national Web sites that help businesses, job seekers, students, and workforce professionals find employment and career
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CollegeGrad.com features a job search engine and as well as resume and cover letter help.
collegegrad.com craigslist
Seeks to provide a trustworthy, efficient, and relatively non-commercial resource for local areas, including local job listings.
www.craigslist.org E-Resume.net
E-resume.net is a national resume writing service company that combines personalized attention with the speed of the Internet to deliver professional
resumes.
e-resume.net GrooveJob.com
A job board designed specifically for part time, hourly, and seasonal jobs.
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The job search site for people seeking employment in higher education (faculty, administrative, executive, and part-time). Search listings by job
category, state, or institution.
www.higheredjobs.com Job Finder Advisory
This site provides free tips to help you search for a job, plan and write your resume, prepare for a job interview and even includes advice to help you
choose the career path that is right for you.
www.jobfinderadvisory.com JobBank USA
Specializes in providing career information -- including job and resume database services -- to job candidates, employers, and recruitment firms in the
U.S. and worldwide.
www.jobbankusa.com/search.html Library of the Workplace
This site offers a storehouse of information about the working world, especially about how work relates to a variety of academic studies. It answers a
question often asked by students: "Why do I have to learn this?"
cord.org/workplacelibrary Microsoft Office Online — Resume Templates
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Need help writing a cover letter for a job application? Microsoft Office Online provides many different styles of cover letter templates for you to
download.
office.microsoft.com/en-au/templates/CT063470371033.aspx Monster Track
Provides information for job seekers, including resources, fun and games, chats, and message boards.
campus.monster.com O*Net Online
Find occupations using keywords, or by browsing Job Families, High Growth industries, or O*NET Descriptors.
online.onetcenter.org Occupational Outlook Handbook
A site provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics to provide information about the U.S. job market, particular career areas, employment statistics, and
employment projections for up to 10 years.
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One of the most widely recognized destinations for those seeking reliable information about employee pay levels and compensation-related best
practices, trends, and policies.
www.salary.com SALUDOS.com
Promotes Hispanic careers and education. Includes national job listings, a resume pool, an education center, a career index, and more.
www.saludos.com WorkInTexas.com
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States and territories
Alabama | Alaska | Arizona | Arkansas | California | Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | District of Columbia | Florida | Georgia | Hawaii | Idaho |
Illinois | Indiana | Iowa | Kansas | Kentucky | Louisiana | Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts | Michigan |
Minnesota | Mississippi | Missouri | Montana | Nebraska | Nevada | New Hampshire | New Jersey | New Mexico | New York | North Carolina | North
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Managing Credit and Debt
Know the consequences of credit card usage.
Soon after enrolling in college you were probably swamped with credit card offers boasting low introductory interest rates and other gifts and rewards
for applying. Although getting a credit card is tempting, there are many things that you should be aware of that can have negative long-term effects on
your financial well-being.
The resources on this page can help you become a responsible credit card user.
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when they're trying to get your business. Do you know the real cost of items purchased on a credit card? Watch this short video to find out.
Managing Credit and Debt
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Reading a Credit Card Statement*
Credit card statements are notoriously difficult to understand. They are filled with strange terms, numbers, and percentages that can add up to hefty
fees, penalties and rising interest rates that even the most experienced credit card user might not understand.
AIE's interactive credit card statement explains the terms commonly included on a real statement
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professional and accumulating debt while in college forced her to live like a student when she got out
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Did you know?
Most college students get their first credit card by the fall of their freshman year.
More than 80 percent of college students have at least one credit card.
College freshmen who have credit cards tend to double their debt by their senior year.
*Credit Card Skills Builder and Reading a Credit Card Statement require the Flash Player. If you do not have Flash Player on your computer, you can
get it for free from Adobe.
Repaying Your Student Loan
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Prepare to pay back your loans before you graduate.
If you borrow money to help pay for your education, you will have to pay it back — just like you would any loan. That's true even if you don't
graduate, can't find a job, or don't think the education you received was good enough.
Think seriously about student loans ahead of time
Take steps before you borrow money that will help you avoid default later
Find out about repayment guidelines
Talk to a lender or to someone in TG's Financial Aid Assistance center about the terms of a loan
Planning for repayment can help you avoid problems later.
Keep in touch
If you borrow, keep in touch with your lender, especially if personal circumstances change. Lenders are often willing to work with borrowers to make
repayment possible and easier. You may be eligible for consolidation programs or deferment/forbearance plans.
Contact your lender if you:
Leave school
Change schools
Change graduation dates
Graduate
Change your enrollment status from full-time to less than half time
Change deferment status
Change your name, address, or phone number
Have trouble making your loan payment.
Need more info?
If you have questions about repaying your student loan, ask the experts at (800) 845-6267, or send an e-mail message to cust.assist@tgslc.org.
Loan Forgiveness
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Discover ways to help you erase your debt faster.
Loan forgiveness programs make borrowing money for education expenses an even better deal for some students. By following the guidelines set up
for each program, some student borrowers can wipe out their debt over a shorter period of time
Many loan forgiveness programs, such as the ones listed below, require some kind of service. Visit the Web sites of these programs for more
information:
Peace Corps (www.peacecorps.gov)
AmeriCorps (www.americorps.org)
Volunteers in Service to America (www.friendsofvista.org)
Teacher loan forgiveness programs
Loan forgiveness programs are available for teachers who meet certain requirements. For instance, Stafford and Perkins Loan borrowers can have their
loans forgiven by teaching in schools that serve low-income students, and meet other criteria.
Up to $5,000 ($17,500 for secondary math or science, or elementary or secondary special education teachers) of the amount borrowed in Stafford
Loans, and up to 100 percent of the amount borrowed in Perkins Loans, may be canceled for a teacher who meets the requirements over a five-year
period. For more information about loan forgiveness, contact TG Customer Assistance at (800) 845-6267.
Talk to administrators in the school district where you're interested in teaching to see if you qualify for loan forgiveness.
For more information...
Ask your school's financial aid office for information about resources to help you find out how you can be qualify to have your loans forgiven
Information about state loan forgiveness programs is also available by talking to the TG's experts via phone at (800) 845-6267, or e-mail
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Helpful information for prospective students planning to visit colleges
College Loan Repayment Chart
Find out student loan monthly repayment cost over a 10-year period
Credit Card Repayment Table
Compare how long it will take to pay off a credit card by making monthly minimum payments vs. paying 10% a month
Daily Schedule Planner
A sample plan to help students organize their time
Also available as an editable Word file
High School Course Planner
This chart helps students organize their course selection and credits required.
Also available as an editable Word file
Junior Summer Checklist
A list of recommendations for High School Juniors to maximize their Summer time planning for senior year and college
Letter Of Recommendation
Use this form to request a written letter of recommendation from your counselor or teacher.
Also available as an editable Word file
Senior Information Form
This form will assist High School Seniors in providing guidance counselors with necessary information regarding their future
education.
Also available as an editable Word file.
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An important reminders list for High School Seniors in Spring semester (Jan-May)
Spring Senior Parent Night Questions
Great questions for parents of graduating High School Seniors
Summer Checklist
Suggestions for High School students to help them stay on track for college over Summer break.
Testing Schedule Fall 2008
College admissions test schedule for September through December 2008
Testing Schedule Spring 2009
College admissions test schedule for January through June 2009
Frequently Asked Questions — Paying
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Categories: Careers | Planning | Choosing | Applying | Paying | Jobs
Questions about paying
How do I apply for financial aid?
What are the eligibility criteria for obtaining federal financial aid?
What is campus-based aid?
What if my income (or my parents' income) changes significantly after I apply for financial aid?
What are the pros and cons of a Federal Consolidation Loan?
What does default on a student loan mean?
What does delinquent mean?
How do I find a lender for my student loan?
How can I get a grant or scholarship?
How much can I borrow under the federal Stafford Loan program?
What should I do if I cannot make a payment on my student loan?
What are the conditions for cancellation or discharge of a federal student loan?
What is the difference between a subsidized Stafford loan and an unsubsidized Stafford loan?
Is it possible to have my loan payments automatically withdrawn from my bank account?
Do I still need to make loan payments if my coupon booklet runs out?
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What is a federal Perkins loan?
How much can I borrow in the Perkins loan program?
Do guarantors (such as TG) report borrowers to credit bureaus for delinquency on student loan accounts?
What is the maximum repayment period for my federal Stafford loan?
When do I start making payments on my federal Perkins loan?
When do I start making payments on my federal Stafford loan?
If I choose to use student loans to finance my higher education, what do I need to know?
Does the government subsidize the interest on a Perkins loan?
What determines financial need?
What is satisfactory academic progress, or SAP?
Should I look for a job now to pay for college?
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How do I apply for financial aid?
The first step in applying for any type of financial aid is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can submit the
FAFSA online by going to http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. Once this form is processed, you will receive either a paper Student Aid Report(SAR) from the
U.S. Department of Education or if you provided a valid e-mail address, you will receive a SAR through e-mail. The SAR will contain your Expected
Family Contribution (EFC), which is the amount your family is expected to contribute toward your education. The school(s) that you listed on the
FAFSA should also receive this information electronically. The financial aid office will then use it to award you an aid package. This package may
include a mix of grants, loans, and other types of aid, depending on your eligibility. In this package, the school will indicate whether you are eligible to
receive the Federal Stafford Loan. If you are eligible, the school will certify a loan amount for you and provide you with any additional instructions
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What are the eligibility criteria for obtaining federal financial aid?
TG helps administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program(FFELP) by issuing loan guarantees on Stafford, PLUS and Consolidation Loans to
eligible lending institutions. In order to apply for financial aid, students must first complete the Free Application For Federal Student Aid(FAFSA) at
www.fafsa.ed.gov. Once the school receives this information via the Student Aid Report(SAR), it can then determine which types of financial aid
(including federal loans) its' students are eligible to receive. The school will then send award notifications to students along with instructions about
how to apply.
Some of the qualifications for federal financial aid include the following. You must:
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What is campus-based aid?
Campus-based aid programs are administered directly by the financial aid office at participating schools. Not all schools are involved with all three
programs. The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Program awards grants, the Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program offers
jobs, and the Federal Perkins Loan (Perkins) Program offers loans. Each participating school receives a limited amount of funds for the program(s), so
make sure to apply with the FAFSA early!
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What if my income (or my parents' income) changes significantly after I apply for financial aid?
A financial aid administrator may use professional judgement to adjust the data used in determining a student's EFC, if extenuating family
circumstances may cause the data to yield an EFC that wouldn't accurately reflect the family's ability to contribute to the student's education. You
should discuss the change in your circumstances with the financial aid office at your daughter's school to see if the EFC can be altered.
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What are the pros and cons of a Federal Consolidation Loan?
Loan consolidation is an option that most student loan borrowers consider at some point over the life of their loans. And while the reasons why a
borrower may choose to consolidate vary, most borrowers consolidate in order to:
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Lock in a fixed interest rate for the entire repayment period of the loan.
Remember, however, that you are not required to consolidate your loans. It is a decision that you should consider seriously.
A borrower seeking a Consolidation loan can consolidate several different types of federal education loans. The types of loans that you may include in
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Note: There may be disadvantages to including a Perkins loan in a Consolidation loan. Please visit http://www.tgslc.org/borrowers/consol_faq.cfm
for more information about this topic.
In order to qualify for a Federal Consolidation loan, you must be in your grace period or have entered repayment on each loan that is selected for
consolidation.
Note: Effective July 1, 2006, a borrower may no longer request to enter repayment on his or her Stafford loan(s) while still enrolled in school in order
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What does default on a student loan mean?
When a borrower is 270 days or more delinquent in making payments on his or her student loan, the borrower is considered to be in default. Once a
borrower is in default, the lender may file a default claim with the guarantor of the loan. Provided that the lender has met applicable federal servicing
requirements, the guarantor will pay the lender for the default claim.
Once the guarantor has paid the lender’s default claim, the guarantor becomes the holder of the loan and is responsible for collecting on the loan on
behalf of the federal government. If the borrower fails to comply with a voluntary repayment schedule in order to rehabilitate the defaulted loan, the
guarantor can implement collection activities that include the following:
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seizure of Texas lottery winnings
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seizure of any U.S. Treasury payments the borrower is due (including, but not limited to, the borrower’s IRS tax refund).
For additional information on the consequences of default, visit AIE's "Consequences of Default" page.
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This is when the monthly payment on a loan is past due.
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How do I find a lender for my student loan?
Students applying through the FFELP choose their own lender. Many schools include a suggested list of lenders in the award letter they send to
students explaining financial aid eligibility. To obtain additional assistance locating a lender, contact the bank or credit union with which you do
business to find out if they participate in the FFELP, or the guarantor of your federal Stafford or federal PLUS loan (the guarantee agency should be
listed on the application/promissory note).
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To determine eligibility for a federal grant or state grant, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Copies of the application
can be obtained from the financial aid department at your school or by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at (800) 4 FED AID. To
determine your eligibility for a scholarship, access the AIE Scholarship Search. Not all scholarship awards are determined by academic achievement.
You should also contact the school you are interested in attending to see if you qualify for any aid they offer. Your local library may also have
information on grants and scholarships. Students can also check the local paper for scholarship opportunities offered by civic organizations, etc in
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Please refer to the following for information on Stafford loan limits:
ANNUAL FEDERAL STAFFORD LOAN LIMITS:
Type of Student:
Dependent Undergraduates (Except Students Whose Parents Cannot Borrow PLUS):
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1st year: $9,500 – no more than $3,500 of this amount may be subsidized
2nd year: $10,500 – no more than $4,500 of this amount may be subsidized
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Per year: $20,500 – no more than $8,500 of this amount may be subsidized
In addition, graduate students may receive additional money under the Grad PLUS loan program.
** Professional students of medicine, dentistry and/or optometry may qualify for an additional $20,000 per academic year in unsubsidized Stafford
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AGGREGATE FEDERAL STAFFORD LOAN LIMITS:
Dependent Undergraduates (Except Students Whose Parents Cannot Borrow PLUS): $31,000 - no more than $23,000 of this amount may be
subsidized
Independent Undergraduates and dependent undergraduates whose parents are unable to borrow under PLUS: $57,500 - no more than
$23,000 of this amount may be subsidized
Graduate and Professional Students: $138,500 - no more than $65,500 of this amount may be subsidized
Professional Student of Medicine, Dentistry and Optometry: $224,000 - no more than $65,000 of this amount may be subsidized
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You should contact your lender, servicer, or TG to discuss your situation. We might be able to help you.
Deferment and forbearance options are available to temporarily suspend your loan payments if you are enrolled in school at least half-time,
unemployed, or experiencing financial hardship. Certain members of the military may also qualify for a deferment.
You can visit our Web site at www.tgslc.org/borrowers/helpful.cfm to gather additional information about repayment options or to download the
applicable applications. You can also call TG's Default Prevention Department at (800)338-4752 to discuss your situation and find out about
alternative repayment schedules that might make it easier to afford your monthly payments.
If you need to find out contact information for your lender or servicer, you can go to TG's Student Loan Inquiry page.
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The following conditions allow cancellation or discharge of Direct and FFEL Program loans (contact the loan holder for specific requirements):
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For Perkins loans, refer to the chart available from Mapping Your Future.
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After the FAFSA is processed, the school(s) that the student has chosen will receive the expected family contribution(EFC)figure from the U.S.
Department of Education. It can then determine whether or not a student is eligible for a need-based Federal Subsidized Stafford loan. If the student
does receive a federally subsidized loan, the government will pay the interest to the lender that accrues during the in-school, grace and authorized
deferment periods on the borrower's behalf. If the student is not eligible for a need-based loan, the school can then opt to certify a Federal
Unsubsidized Stafford loan. In addition to the principal, the borrower will be responsible for paying all the interest that accrues over the life of an
unsubsidized loan. However, if the student is unable to make quarterly interest payments while enrolled in school, he or she can direct the lender to
add the accrued interest to the loan principal. This will make the balance that has to be repaid increase, so it is always best to make the interest
payments on an unsubsidized loan while enrolled in school, if possible.
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14. Is it possible to have my loan payments automatically withdrawn from my bank account?
Yes, most lenders and/or servicers do offer an Auto Withdraw of the monthly payment from your bank account. Contact the institution servicing your
student loan(s) about how to set it up.
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15. Do I still need to make loan payments if my coupon booklet runs out?
Yes, remember that you are financially responsible for your loan and timely payments are important not only to your lender/servicer, but to your credit
history as well. If your coupon booklet runs out, then request a new one by contacting your lender/servicer, but always keep the payment address on
file and send your monthly payment regardless of whether or not you have payment coupons. Also it is a good idea to include your account number on
all payments made to your lender/servicer.
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four plans are available for student loans, but only the first three are available for parent loans. See below for details of the plans.
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periods of deferment or forbearance) from the date the loan entered repayment. Payments must be at least $50 a month and will be more, if necessary,
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period not to exceed 25 years. Payments must be at least $50 a month and will be more, if necessary, to repay the loan within the required time period.
You are eligible for this plan if (i) at the time you sign this Note you have no outstanding balance on a FFELP loan made before October 7, 1998, and
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time. No single payment will be more than three times greater than any other payment.
Income-Sensitive Repayment Plan — If you choose this plan, your monthly payments will be adjusted annually, based on your expected total monthly
gross income from all sources. You may call your lender at any time for more information about this repayment plan option.
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You can access AIE's loan repayment calculator at http://aie/College/Calculators/Loan/index.cfm.
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17. What is a federal Perkins loan?
A Federal Perkins Loan is a low-interest (5 percent) loan for both undergraduate and graduate students with exceptional financial need as determined
by the school's financial aid office. The school acts as the lender and you will make payments to it directly once you enter repayment. The loan is
made using government funds with a share contributed directly by the school. You can find out more about this loan program and other types of
campus-based aid on the U.S. Department of Education's Web site at
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/campusaid.jsp?tab=funding.
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18. How much can I borrow in the Perkins loan program?
Depending on when you apply, your level of need, and the funding level of the school (remember to apply with the FAFSA early), you can borrow up
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$4,000 for each year of undergraduate study. The total you can borrow as an undergraduate is $20,000.
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$6,000 for each year of graduate or professional study. The total you can borrow as a graduate/professional student is $40,000. That includes
any Perkins loans you borrowed as an undergraduate.
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19. Do guarantors (such as TG) report borrowers to credit bureaus for delinquency on student loan accounts?
Federal regulations require your lender to report information on each FFELP loan it makes or holds to at least one national credit bureau. In addition,
your guarantor will report each loan it purchases as a default claim (i.e., a loan that the guarantor has acquired because the borrower has failed to make
installment payments when due for a period of at least 270 days) to all national credit bureaus. If you are diligent about making your loan payments in
a timely manner, it can have a positive effect on your credit history. Conversely, if you are negligent about keeping up with your monthly payment, it
can adversely affect your credit history and your ability to obtain credit in the future. For a list of some of the major consequences of default, go to
www.tgslc.org/borrowers/conseque.cfm.
To obtain information about what is being reported on your credit report, you can visit the major credit bureaus’ websites at www.experian.com,
www.equifax.com, and www.transunion.com.
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20. What is the maximum repayment period for my federal Stafford loan?
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There are four repayment plans for federal education loans. They are the standard, extended, graduated, and income sensitive repayment plans. All
four plans are available for student loans, but only the first three are available for parent loans. See below for details of the plans.
Standard Repayment Plan — If you choose this plan, you will make fixed monthly payments and repay your loan in full within 10 years (not including
periods of deferment or forbearance) from the date the loan entered repayment. Payments must be at least $50 a month and will be more, if necessary,
to repay the loan within the required time period.
Extended Repayment Plan — If you choose this plan, you will make monthly payments based on fixed annual or graduated repayment amounts over a
period not to exceed 25 years. Payments must be at least $50 a month and will be more, if necessary, to repay the loan within the required time period.
You are eligible for this plan if (i) at the time you sign this Note you have no outstanding balance on a FFELP loan made before October 7, 1998, and
(ii) you accumulate outstanding FFELP loans exceeding $30,000.
Graduated Repayment Plan — If you choose this plan, you will usually make lower monthly payments at first, and your payments will increase over
time. No single payment will be more than three times greater than any other payment.
Income-Sensitive Repayment Plan — If you choose this plan, your monthly payments will be adjusted annually, based on your expected total monthly
gross income from all sources. You may call your lender at any time for more information about this repayment plan option.
Contact TG's Default Prevention Department at 800-338-4752 or your lender for additional information. You can access AIE's loan repayment
calculator at http://www.adventuresineducation.org/college/ccs_calc.cfm
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Repayment begins nine months after either a student graduates or ceases to be enrolled at least half-time. This 9-month window before repayment
begins is called a grace period. Federal Perkins Loans are repayed directly to the school. You can get additional information about the Federal Perkins
Loan program on the U.S. Department of Education's Web site at
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/campusaid.jsp?tab=funding.
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22. When do I start making payments on my federal Stafford loan?
The repayment period on a Federal Stafford Loan begins no later than 60 days following the last day of the grace period. This one-time grace begins
when you cease to be enrolled at least half-time (i.e. graduate, drop below half-time status or withdraw from school) and lasts for 6 months.
Generally, the repayment period on a Federal PLUS or SLS Loan begins no later than 60 days after the loan is fully disbursed. These loans do not have
a grace period like Stafford loans. It is important to notify the lender of address changes as they occur, so that you will receive the repayment schedule
in a timely manner and do not become past due on your account.
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23. If I choose to use student loans to finance my higher education, what do I need to know?
Loans are financial aid that must be repaid. Government-sponsored education loans are a good deal if you decide to borrow to pay for your education.
They are better than traditional consumer loans because they offer lower interest rates. There are certain eligibility requirements. Congress limited
access to education loans because paying for an education is considered to be the primary responsibility of individual families. Borrowers must qualify
based on eligibility or need. Whether or not to borrow to pay for your education is an important decision, and it is one only you and your family can
make. A good education can be expensive, but it is usually worth the investment of time, effort, and money. When you decide to enter the world of
credit and finance, you assume new responsibilities, and it is important for you to realize that your loan will have to be paid back. As with any debt,
you are responsible for repaying your loan -- in full -- even if you did not (as sometimes happens) complete school, or cannot get a job. If you do not
make your monthly payments as scheduled -- and you do not make any special arrangements with your lender -- you may default on your loan, which
carries significant consequences.
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Yes, during authorized periods of deferment, while a borrower is enrolled at least half time and in grace, the government subsidizes the interest.
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25. What determines financial need?
The information supplied on a completed FAFSA is used in a formula, established by the U.S. Congress, that calculates your Expected Family
Contribution (EFC), an amount you and your family are expected to contribute toward your education. If your EFC is below a certain amount, you
qualify for a Federal Pell Grant (if you meet all other requirements). Your financial aid administrator determines your Cost of Attendance (in most
cases, tuition and fees, room and board, travel, books and supplies, and personal and miscellaneous expenses) and subtracts your EFC. The remaining
balance is your financial need. Other sources of financial assistance are subtracted from the Cost of Attendance before need is determined.
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26. What is satisfactory academic progress, or SAP?
SAP stands for satisfactory academic progress. It is a federally required measure that the school uses to track it's students progress. While each school
develops it's own SAP policy, a time frame for program completion and a minimum quality standard, such as GPA, must be established. A school must
track it's students SAP at least annually. If a student fails to make SAP, he or she will lose eligibility for Title IV aid.
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27. Should I look for a job now to pay for college?
As education costs continues to increase, many students are working while they attend college to help pay for the education. This a smart move only if
you can balance both a job and your classes. The more money you pay out-of-pocket towards your education, the less money you will have to borrow
and pay back later. In the long run, this will save you money and eliminate the stress of having debt after graduation.
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