Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): U.S. Department of Education-FREE Application for Federal Student Aid.

 

FAFSA4Caster: FAFSA4caster will help you get an early start on the financial aid process.

 

 

Student Aid on the Web: Free information on preparing for and funding an education. Whether you're in elementary or high school, parent or counselor, this site offers all a wealth of information and publications.  

 

FastWeb: Matching students to Scholarships and much more.

 

 

National Student Loan Data System: This site is the U.S. Department of Education's central database for student aid. It receives data from schools, agencies that guaranty loans, the Direct Loan program, the Pell Grant program, and other U.S. Department of Education programs.

 

 

 

The Student Guide: This document, made available by the U.S. Department of Education, contains a lot of information here about federal aid programs and the application process.

 

 

Prepare for next semester online (campus Login and password required): Here students at UW-Stevens Point can check their university billing, grades, textbook requirements, and link with their personal financial aid information-- all in one place.

 

 

 

 

 

Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation: Great Lakes is a national leader in guaranteeing and servicing Stafford loans. The site includes a Personal Financial Management section, repayment calculator, account information, and more.

 

 

Sallie Mae's Website: An excellent source of information on college loans and financial aid, here students and parents will find many useful guides for college planning and interactive calculators for budget estimation, loan repayment, borrowing needs, and lots more-- over 200 pages full of information.

 

Financial Aid Estimation Form: Assembled by Mark Kantrowitz, this worksheet tool provides a thorough explanation of how a family's Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is determined.

 

Wisconsin Association of Financial Aid Administrators (WASFAA): This site offers contact information for financial aid personnel at Wisconsin colleges.

 

 

National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA): There are many excellent links to financial aid informational sources through NASFAA's web site. There is a special information page designed for parents and students. UWSP is a member of this organization.

 

 

U.S. Treasury Department - IRS: To learn about tax incentive provisions for higher education, including the Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning tax credits, education IRA's, and student loan interest deductions.

  

 

The White House Homepage: Make contact with the President with regard to your interest in continued support for aid programs.

 

 

Vote Smart webpage: Find out how your elected officials have voted on various issues that affect you, particularly with respect to higher education. Here is an excellent source for political information.

 

 

State of Wisconsin Departments: The E-Mail address of the Governor and members of the Wisconsin State Legislature are available here.

 

 

Student Aid Alliance: This site offers information on the voting records of legislators on education issues and provides advice on how to contact federal congressmen and senators.