Listed
below are World Wide Web sites we believe are useful
in your search for information about scholarships and
need-based
financial aid information.
College Goal Sunday
Informational
site regarding this one-day only help session. Financial
Aid professionals will provide hands-on assistance
to students and parents completing the FAFSA. Locations
and registration information is provided.
Electronic Master Promissory Note
(MPN) for Direct Subsidized, Direct Unsubsidized, and Graduate Plus
Loans.
FAFSA Instructions
Line by line instructions to complete the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid.
FinAid/Financial Aid Information Page
Compiled by Mark Kantrowitz, a computer scientist and
author, this is one of the most comprehensive guides
to financial aid. Contains scholarship searches, federal
Title IV aid code searches, links to school financial
aid web sites, and much more. Select "Mark’s
Picks" for a good overview.
Ford Federal Direct Loan Web Site
Information on the Ford Federal Direct Loan-repayment
plans, consolidation (refinancing options), frequently
asked questions, etc. You can download deferment and
forbearance forms.
Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits
U.S. Department of Education site that offers an overview
of the new educational tax credits and other provisions
of the Taxpayers Relief Act of 1997.
International
Education Financial Aid (IEFA)
IEFA is the premier Internet resource for financial aid information for international
students wishing to study in a foreign country.
Missouri
Department of Higher Education
The Missouri
Department of Higher Education administers Bright
Flight Scholarships, Gallagher Grants, and other state
programs.
National Service/AmeriCorps
Information on earning money for college by performing
community service work.
National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)
The National Student Loan Data System
(NSLDS) 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. This web site displays information
on loan and/or grant amounts, outstanding balances, loan
statuses, and disbursements.
Selective Service Online Registration
Male students must be registered with the Selective Service
to receive federal financial aid. You can register
at this site.
Scholarship Scams
Check this Federal Trade Commission web site before you
pay anyone to find you a scholarship(s). It lists the "tell
tale" signs of scholarship scams.
U.S.
Department of Education FSA Ombudsman
An ombudsman resolves disputes from
a neutral, independent viewpoint. The Federal Student
Aid (FSA) Ombudsman will informally conduct impartial
fact-finding about your complaints.
U.S.
Department of Education Identity Theft Protection
Protect your identity and your educational future by following
the tips on this web site. This site provides valuable
information on what to do if you feel your personal information
has been misused.
U.S. Department of Education Student Guide
Electronic version of the federal government’s
guide to federal financial aid programs. Use the
toll free number listed to request a printed copy of
the guide.
Department of Veteran's Affairs
This site contains information for veterans of the armed
forces and their survivors concerning eligibility for
educational benefits. Click on the "Education" link
to get information on the GI
Bill including enrollment
verification.
Vocational Rehabilitation, Missouri Division of
This division of the state government helps persons with
physical and mental disabilities become employed. One
of the benefits under Vocational Rehabilitation is
educational assistance. This site lists addresses and
telephone numbers of the 26 district offices that are
the initial contact points.
Guide to Tax Benefits
The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA)
publishes the Parent and Student Guide to Federal Tax Benefits for Tuition
and Fees to provide students, parents, counselors, and others with general
guidance to federal education-related tax benefits. The Guide includes basic
information about the Hope Scholarship tax credit, the Lifetime Learning tax
credit, and the Tuition and Fees Tax Deduction.
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