Resource Links
FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid: U.S. Department of Education-FREE Application for Federal Student Aid Web Site.
FastWeb-Financial Aid Search Through the WEB: Matching students to Scholarships and much more.
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.
NSLDS
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.
MyPoint: Prepare for next semester on-line (Campus Login required): Here is where 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. A campus login and password will be needed to access this site.
Wisconsin Association of Financial Aid Administrators (WASFAA): This site offers contact information for financial aid personnel at Wisconsin colleges.
U.S. Treasury Department - IRS: There is a good explanation here regarding the new tax incentive provisions for higher education, including the Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning tax credits, education IRA's, and student loan interest deductions.
Sallie Mae's Web Site: 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.
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.
students.gov Web page: This is a new government source for student online government services and information, including material about colleges, careers, study abroad, distance education, veteran's education, lifelong learning, and lot's more. It was designed with the student in mind.
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.
The White House Homepage: Make contact with the President with regard to your interest in continued support for aid programs.
The Fed World Information Network: You can locate federal legislative contacts here by inquiring under US Government Information Servers, "Legislature"; you can also connect with the Department of Education in similar fashion under "Education".
Vote Smart web page: 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.
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.
How to maximize your financial aid eligibility: This site provides valuable tips and strategies to provide the applicant with the best opportunity for aid. These strategies are based on loopholes in the need analysis methodology and are completely legal (from the Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid).
Scholarship listings for minority students: The UWSP Director of Equity and Affirmative Action recommends these web sites for consideration by minority students.