Financial Aid Web Sites

The following links are designed to get you to a variety of resources to aid you in your financial aid search. It is recommended for the students to begin with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on the Web link. By completing the FAFSA form, the student will automatically file for all federal financial aid sources (PELL, ACG, SEOG, Federal Family Education Loans and the Federal Work Study Program.) The FAFSA will assist in determining your eligibility for these programs.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
This will connect you to the U.S. Dept. of Education's Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

         www.fafsa.ed.gov

Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)
A comprehensive site sponsored by ISAC to aid parents and students in the financial aid process. Information is available on state grants and scholarships. A college cost estimator is available here.

        www.collegezone.com

FASTWEB
One of the largest free private scholarship databases in the world. Search for private scholarships here.

        www.fastweb.com

Financial Aid Resources

FinAid was established in the fall of 1994 as a public service. This award-winning site has grown into the most comprehensive annotated collection of information about student financial aid on the web.
        www.finaid.com

The Student Guide
The Student Guide is the most 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, The Student Guide tells you about the programs and how to apply for them.

        http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index.html

Veteran’s Administration Benefits
Check here to see if you are eligible for VA Benefits.

        www.va.gov