Paying for college and
technical schools
For the reciprocity form to attend a
Minnesota college go to
www.heab.wi.gov
Financial aid information links
the FAFSA, (Federal Financial Aid form)
To get a FAFSA PIN number
financial aid calculators.
"Go to college for free"
The reciprocity form for Minnesota is
now available.
User beware! In using any of these sites, you may be asked
to submit your social security number. If you do not wish to do that,
try entering 111-11-1111 in the space; or read the security
information. You may have the options of checking a box indicating
you do not want this information released to anyone. (Re-check this
box if you make corrections. On some sites, they automatically
"uncheck".)
Here's are links for information on scholarship
scams and more scam information
Scholarship searches
CASHE Thousands of private
scholarships, grants, tuition waivers, internships, and loans.
Undergraduate through post doctoral studies offerings.
ExPan
(http://cbweb10p.collegeboard.org/fundfinder/html/fundfind01.html)
offers 3300 national, state, public, and private sources of aid.
FastWEB (wwwfastweb.com) This
searchable database is one of the largest with 180,000 private sector
scholarships.
CollegeNET
(www.collegenet.com/mach25) offers a 500,000 source database for
private sector awards.
The CollegeBound Network
has a lot of college information and a scholarship search feature.
Supercollege.com offers a searchable data base too.
The Foundation Center
(//FDNCENTER.org) serves as a central point for a large number of
private foundations that provide finding for higher education.
Petersons.com $1.6 millions dollars in
scholarships listed in their data base.
www.scholarAid.com
scholarship search
FastAp (www.fastap.org) is
another scholarship search
SRN Express
(www.srnexpress.com) focuses on private sector, non-need-based
aid.
U.S.
News and World Report
scholarship information http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/cohome.htm
Or go right to their scholarship data
base.
The College Board site
offers scholarship searches.
CollegeAnswer
provides a search data base and other useful information on paying for college.
At CareerOneStop you can find more
scholarship search links. Click on "Financial Aid Center".
Allscholars,
Scholarships, and
FreeScholarshipGuide are three
more scholarship search sites. They all require registration. Beware of
junk email!
Financial Aid
information and searchable options
WARNING! You do not have to pay to apply for federal
financial aid. This is a free service. If a company is charging you
to fill out the FAFSA, report them!
Look here for more links to where to
find
scholarship and loan information.
FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov) information and on-line application are at this site.
This is THE government site for the FAFSA. Filing electronically is fast, free,
secure, and easy. And you'll get the results 7 to 14 days faster than if
you mail in a paper copy. You can print a copy to use as a worksheet also
which is recommended. La forma está también disponible en español.
To get a PIN number to speed your electronic FAFSA application and corrections click on
pin.ed.gov.
Both you and your parents should have PIN numbers.
Here is the link to find out the Federal
School Codes (Title IV Code) you'll need to complete the FAFSA.
Another good government sponsored site that will answer many of
your questions is Student
Aid. This contains the guide called "Funding Your Education".
Other government web sites where you can
use your PIN number are:
dlenote.ed.gov --
electronically complete and sign your loan promissory note
www.dl.ed.gov -- direct
loan information and counseling, make changes in your payment plan, and more
www.loanconsolidation.ed.gov
-- get information about consolidating your loans
www.nslds.ed.gov --
view information about federal loans and grants you have received.
The Financial Aid Info Page
(www.finaid.org) provides free, comprehensive, and objective
information about financial aid. This may be the most complete site
on the web! There is even a section that gives tips on getting the
most from a financial aid package.This site also has an aide estimator on
it.
Smart
Money provides information and an aide estimator also.
Wisconsin Mentor offers
step by step information on aid and applying for it.
Need to fill out the CSS/Financial
Aid Profile? Here is the link. The toll-free phone registration
number is 1-800-778-6888.
The Wisconsin Higher Educational
Aids Board has programs for special populations (minority, Native American,
low income, 4.0 GPA, etc.)of Wisconsin
residents. This site also offers general financial aid
assistance.
www.NASFAA.org
helps you understand what financial aid is and how to apply for it.
This site includes links to other sites.
www.usagroup.com is a loan
estimator
Information on the NellieMae
program is available here .(www.nelliemae.org)
Information on the SallieMae
program is available here. (www.salliemae.org) Information is also
available at CASHEsearch.cashe.com
Direct Loans
information (www.ed.gov/directloan/students.html)
Student Loan Net is
sponsored by Bank One but has information helpful to parents looking
for information on the types of loans offered and procedures.
Wiredscholar.com This is the
SallieMae site that offers info on cash for college, financial tools,
tips and more. The site includes a calculator that will
analyze aid packages and estimate your monthly loan payments after
graduation.
This government site (Students.gov)
is an award-winning site which connects students with government services and
information including the FAFSA, information on careers, planning and education,
and paying for college.
www.savingforcollege.com
www.collegesavings.org
www.embark.com
www.gocollege.com
www.compassguide.org has
scholarship searches and college links.
Go to college for
free ...(well almost) !
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps engages people 17 and older in service to their
community. For a term of service with AmeriCorps, members can earn an
education award up to $4,725 that can be used for student loan
repayment and school tuition. Find out more about getting involved
with AmeriCorps. Please e-mail any questions a bout becoming an
AmeriCorps member to Questions@AmeriCorps.org.
Peace Corps
PeaceCorps allows people to
work in other countries in exchange for possible student loan deferment or loan forgiveness.
Teach
for America
"We are the national corps of outstanding and diverse recent college
graduates of all academic majors who commit two years to teach in
urban and rural public schools. Since 1990, we have focused the
leadership and passion of some of our nation’s most talented
graduating seniors on expanding educational opportunity for our
nation’s most disadvantaged students. During their two-year
commitments, corps members have a powerful impact on their
students’ lives and on the schools in which they teach." This
program offers a standard teacher salary plus student loan payback
opportunities.
Wisconsin Conservation Corps
Are you the outdoors type. In the Conservation Corps you will be living out
doors, restoring and conserve Wisconsin's natural resources AND earning money
and service credit that you can apply toward a college or technical school.
Tuition-free colleges
College of the Ozarks (MO), Berea College (KY), and Alice Lloyd
College (KY) all offer free tuition to full time students. Clink on
their links to learn more.
Take AP classes, study hard, and pass the AP exams. If you
score between a 3-5, you may receive credit hours and/or college
placement, thus making it possible to enter college with credits up
to sophomore status.
Take CLEP (College Level Examination Program) exams. You
can take up to 34 different tests, which cost about $45.00 each, and
get credit for what you already know. Contact your college about this
opportunity or call the regional office at 847-866-1700 for more
information.
Join the Military
The National Guard participates in federal education programs, including one that
pays up to 75% of college tuition. Every branch of the service offers
a variety of educational opportunities including college while on
base, tuition reimbursement, or loan pay backs. Click here to link
to more info.
Consider attending a military academy (West Point, Annapolis, or the
Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs). This is a free 4-year $120,000
education in exchange for serving your country.
Or consider applying for an ROTC scholarship. You can attend any
college that offers an ROTC program, and in exchange for serving your country,
your tuition will be paid.
Wisconsin National Guard
By being in the National Guard you qualify for tuition grants, the Montgomery GI
Bill, Federal tuition assistance, and student loan repayment programs..
Convert your student loans
Try to convert a portion of your student loans into work-study jobs.
Talk with your college financial aid officer about this.
Loan forgiveness for certain majors.
If you major in certain fields and agree to work at certain jobs, your student
loans may be forgiven. Examples are nursing or teaching in urban
areas. As the financial aid office at your college for details.
Many employers offer educational incentives.
For example, many hospitals will pay its' employees to go to school to get a
degree. Many manufacturers also to. Consider looking for a part time
job at a company to employs people wtih teh degree you want. Ask at
the interview if they have educational incentives.
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