|
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
| 
