Our favorite web sites that contain student aid information--take a look at them.

The Financial Aid Information Page

• FastWEB scholarship search tool
• EFC (Expected Family Contribution) estimator to help predict need for student aid programs
• FAQs--frequently asked questions about financial aid
• Title IV Institution Code List--school code numbers for the FAFSA so aid application results can be sent to those colleges
• Personal financial information and IRS information

U. S. Department of Education

• The Free Application for Federal Student Aid which can be completed online
• Information about financial aid resources for students
• The complete text of "Funding Your Education," "Looking for Student Aid," and "The Student Guide" which assist you with the application process and describes the Federal student aid programs can be found here

Missouri Department of Higher Education (MDHE)

• Information about state scholarships, grants and loans
• Avoiding financial aid fraud
• How to save and assist with paying for college costs

Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Information

• Information describing the Hope Scholarship tax credit and the Lifetime Learning tax credit  

Mapping Your Future

• This site is sponsored by a group of guaranty agencies who participate in the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) and are committed to providing information about higher education and career opportunities
• Ten Steps to Financial Fitness
• Planning a career, selecting a school, and paying for school

Peterson's Education Center

• FAQS, frequently asked questions, on student financial aid
• Calendar of what you should be doing your junior and senior years of high school to plan for college
• An explanation of how to go about applying for student financial aid

MOHELA

• Planning and paying for college
• Borrower account access

Sallie Mae Home Page

• Lender search option for Sallie Mae lender choices
• Calculator to estimate monthly loan repayment amount with built-in explanation of current interest rates
• How to apply for financial aid and two sample financial aid packages
• A short way of calculating a rough estimate of your family's EFC (Expected Family Contribution) to see if you have "financial need"

Financial Aid Tips

• Writing a good scholarship essay
• How to apply for scholarships
• Types of financial aid available