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Helpful Website Links
A list of reputable websites for college and career planning, scholarship searches and more.
A list of reputable websites for college and career planning, scholarship searches and more.
Identity Theft Resources
Protecting Your Identity
This downloadable fact sheet, prepared by Iowa College Aid, offers information on how individuals can protect themselves from becoming victims of identity theft. Warning signs, resources and steps to take if information has been compromised are covered. Read More
Federal trade Commission (FTC)
The FTC is the nation's consumer protection agency. This site provides a one-stop national resource to learn about the crime of identity theft. Access to forms for filing an identity theft report is included. Read More
Iowa Attorney General - Consumer Protection Division
This website provides Iowans information on preventing and dealing with identity theft. Read More
Social Security Administration
This site provides secure online access for checking social security statements to view records of earnings and personal benefits which can help determine if an SSN has been misused for employment purposes. Read More
AnnualCreditReport.com
This central site allows individuals to request a free credit report once every 12 months from each of the nationwide consumer credit reporting companies: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. Read More
College and Career Planning
Transfer In Iowa
This website provides information for community college students interested in transferring to one of Iowa’s Regent Universities. Read More
Regent Admission Index
Use this site to estimate your index, part of the new admission requirements for Iowa high school students applying to Regent Universities. Read More
Where the Jobs Are
This website is updated monthly and shows national and state job growth by industry. Read More
I Have A Plan Iowa™
Iowa's statewide web portal provides free access, information and resources for all Iowans seeking assistance with education and career planning. Read More
Iowa College Fair Schedule 2012-2013
Visit with admissions representatives from Iowa colleges and universities at one of the college fairs held throughout Iowa. Read More
College Savings Iowa
This 529 college savings plan allows parents to put money away to help future students pay for college. Read More
U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook
This handbook is designed to assist individuals making decisions about their future work lives. Read More
Going2College
A source for connecting students to resources in Iowa to help plan and prepare for college. Read More
Iowa College Access Network (ICAN)
A free Iowa service with information on college preparation, career planning, choosing a college, debt management, and financial aid. Read More
Publications for Parents
U.S. Department of Education resources for parents to help children plan, prepare and succeed in education. Read More
Upromise
A rewards program that turns everyday spending into college savings. Read More
ACT
The official site for information on the ACT test. Read More
SAT
The official site for information on the SAT test. Read More
Financial Aid Resources for Veterans
The Post-9/11 GI-Bill
This page on the U.S. Departmetn of Veterans Affairs website provides information on the benefits available for approved training under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Read More
Veterans On-Line Application (VONAPP)
This tool allows veterans to apply for education benefits from the Departmetn of Veterans Affairs as well as many other types of veteran benefits. Read More
Scholarship Sources
FastWeb
A free service which matches students to scholarships, internships, grants, and loans from various sources. Read More
Dollars for Scholars
A community-based fund raising effort that awards scholarships to local students. Read More
MyCollegeDollars.com
This Facebook app, created by MTV and The College Board guides students through finding and applying for scholarships and grants. Read More
Scholarship America
One of the nation's largest nonprofit, private-sector scholarship and educational support organizations. Read More
The College Board
The College Board site offers a scholarship search tool as well as college planning and SAT information. Read More
Applying for College
FAFSA4caster
Provided by the Federal Department of Education, this site allows you to receive an estimate of your eligibility for federal student aid. Read More
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Students must complete the FAFSA to be considered for federal, state and even some institutional financial aid. Read More
Federal Student Aid PIN Website
This site allows students and parents to request a Federal Student Aid PIN (Personal Identification Number). Students who complete the FAFSA through FAFSA on the Web (www.fafsa.gov) will need a PIN to sign their FAFSA electronically. Read More
National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)
Students can access information about federal student aid, including federal student loans through NSLDS. A Federal Student Aid PIN is required to access information. Read More
Student Aid on the Web
U.S. Department of Education website with information about federal student aid programs. The site also includes tips and tools for planning and paying for college. Read More
National Center for Educational Statistics
Database of educational statistics, including financial aid related statistics by college. Read More
Money Management
Financial Awareness Counseling Tool
A U.S. Department of Education website that provides students with financial managment basics, enables them to access their individual loan history and receive personalized feedback that can help them better understand their financial obligations. Read More
Generation Money
Sponsored by Channel One, this site includes many fun and interactive tools to test your financial knowledge and learn basic financial skills. Read More
MyMoney.gov
A U.S. government website that provides information on the basics of financial education. Read More
Hands On Banking
A fun, interactive site that teaches money skills such as banking basics, budgeting, credit and more. Read More
Annual Credit Report
Obtain a free credit report from each of the three credit reporting companies once ever 12 months. Read More
Tax Benefits
IRS Tax Information for Students
IRS Publication 970: Tax Benefits of Higher Education
IRS Form 8863
Other Resources
Iowa's Regent Universities
Iowa Association of Independent Colleges & Universities
Iowa Association of Community Colleges
Protecting Your Identity
This downloadable fact sheet, prepared by Iowa College Aid, offers information on how individuals can protect themselves from becoming victims of identity theft. Warning signs, resources and steps to take if information has been compromised are covered. Read More
Federal trade Commission (FTC)
The FTC is the nation's consumer protection agency. This site provides a one-stop national resource to learn about the crime of identity theft. Access to forms for filing an identity theft report is included. Read More
| FTC ID Theft Complaint Form | Remedying the Effects of Identity Theft Form |
| FTC ID Theft Affidavit | Request for Fraudulent Transaction/Account Information Form Letter |
| Law Enforcement Cover letter |
Iowa Attorney General - Consumer Protection Division
This website provides Iowans information on preventing and dealing with identity theft. Read More
Social Security Administration
This site provides secure online access for checking social security statements to view records of earnings and personal benefits which can help determine if an SSN has been misused for employment purposes. Read More
AnnualCreditReport.com
This central site allows individuals to request a free credit report once every 12 months from each of the nationwide consumer credit reporting companies: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. Read More
College and Career Planning
Transfer In Iowa
This website provides information for community college students interested in transferring to one of Iowa’s Regent Universities. Read More
Regent Admission Index
Use this site to estimate your index, part of the new admission requirements for Iowa high school students applying to Regent Universities. Read More
Where the Jobs Are
This website is updated monthly and shows national and state job growth by industry. Read More
I Have A Plan Iowa™
Iowa's statewide web portal provides free access, information and resources for all Iowans seeking assistance with education and career planning. Read More
Iowa College Fair Schedule 2012-2013
Visit with admissions representatives from Iowa colleges and universities at one of the college fairs held throughout Iowa. Read More
College Savings Iowa
This 529 college savings plan allows parents to put money away to help future students pay for college. Read More
U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook
This handbook is designed to assist individuals making decisions about their future work lives. Read More
Going2College
A source for connecting students to resources in Iowa to help plan and prepare for college. Read More
Iowa College Access Network (ICAN)
A free Iowa service with information on college preparation, career planning, choosing a college, debt management, and financial aid. Read More
Publications for Parents
U.S. Department of Education resources for parents to help children plan, prepare and succeed in education. Read More
Upromise
A rewards program that turns everyday spending into college savings. Read More
ACT
The official site for information on the ACT test. Read More
SAT
The official site for information on the SAT test. Read More
Financial Aid Resources for Veterans
The Post-9/11 GI-Bill
This page on the U.S. Departmetn of Veterans Affairs website provides information on the benefits available for approved training under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Read More
Veterans On-Line Application (VONAPP)
This tool allows veterans to apply for education benefits from the Departmetn of Veterans Affairs as well as many other types of veteran benefits. Read More
Scholarship Sources
FastWeb
A free service which matches students to scholarships, internships, grants, and loans from various sources. Read More
Dollars for Scholars
A community-based fund raising effort that awards scholarships to local students. Read More
MyCollegeDollars.com
This Facebook app, created by MTV and The College Board guides students through finding and applying for scholarships and grants. Read More
Scholarship America
One of the nation's largest nonprofit, private-sector scholarship and educational support organizations. Read More
The College Board
The College Board site offers a scholarship search tool as well as college planning and SAT information. Read More
Applying for College
FAFSA4caster
Provided by the Federal Department of Education, this site allows you to receive an estimate of your eligibility for federal student aid. Read More
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Students must complete the FAFSA to be considered for federal, state and even some institutional financial aid. Read More
Federal Student Aid PIN Website
This site allows students and parents to request a Federal Student Aid PIN (Personal Identification Number). Students who complete the FAFSA through FAFSA on the Web (www.fafsa.gov) will need a PIN to sign their FAFSA electronically. Read More
National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)
Students can access information about federal student aid, including federal student loans through NSLDS. A Federal Student Aid PIN is required to access information. Read More
Student Aid on the Web
U.S. Department of Education website with information about federal student aid programs. The site also includes tips and tools for planning and paying for college. Read More
National Center for Educational Statistics
Database of educational statistics, including financial aid related statistics by college. Read More
Money Management
Financial Awareness Counseling Tool
A U.S. Department of Education website that provides students with financial managment basics, enables them to access their individual loan history and receive personalized feedback that can help them better understand their financial obligations. Read More
Generation Money
Sponsored by Channel One, this site includes many fun and interactive tools to test your financial knowledge and learn basic financial skills. Read More
MyMoney.gov
A U.S. government website that provides information on the basics of financial education. Read More
Hands On Banking
A fun, interactive site that teaches money skills such as banking basics, budgeting, credit and more. Read More
Annual Credit Report
Obtain a free credit report from each of the three credit reporting companies once ever 12 months. Read More
Tax Benefits
IRS Tax Information for Students
IRS Publication 970: Tax Benefits of Higher Education
IRS Form 8863
Other Resources
Iowa's Regent Universities
Iowa Association of Independent Colleges & Universities
Iowa Association of Community Colleges