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College Planning College Savings Iowa This 529 plan helps parents, grandparents, family and friends put money away to help future students pay for college. Mapping Your Future Provides students and parents with information on college financial strategies, career options, and college planning. Going2College A source for connecting students to resources in Iowa to help plan and prepare for college. Iowa College Access Network A free Iowa service with information on college preparation, career planning, choosing a college, debt management, and financial aid. KnowHow2Go Find valuable resources to help plan for college. This site breaks down the college planning process into four simple, easy to follow steps. Upromise A rewards program that turns everyday spending into college savings. ACT Visit this site to get information about ACT test sites and dates, prepare for the ACT or register on-line for the test. Iowa College Student Aid Commission The state of Iowa resource for planning, preparing and paying for college. Savings Bond Calculator Calculate the current value of bonds. College is Possible This site motivates students to attend college. SAT The official site for information on the SAT test. Scholarship Sources FastWeb A free service which matches students to scholarships, internships, grants, and loans from various sources. XAP XAP offers tools to plan, explore, apply, and pay for college, including a scholarship search. Dollars for Scholars A community-based fund-raising effort that awards scholarships to local students. Scholarship America One of the nation's largest nonprofit, private-sector scholarship and educational support organizations. College Board/ How to Pay for College The College Board site offers a scholarship search tool as well as college planning and SAT information. United Negro College Fund (UNCF) UNCF raises funds and distributes scholarships and fellowships to help minorities attend college. Hispanic College Fund The Hispanic Scholarship Fund provides the Latino community with college scholarships and educational support. Scholarships & Loans for International Students A resource for financial aid, college scholarship, and grant information for U.S. and international students wishing to study abroad. Proteus Proteus offers programs to help cover training and educational costs to assist low-income individuals, primarily farm workers seeking permanent, self-supporting occupations. U.S. Department of Education Financial Aid Estimator Use the FAFSA4caster to receive an early estimate of the financial aid you may be eligible to receive. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Complete a FAFSA to be considered for state and federal grants and other types of financial aid. Apply early, making sure you meet all state and college deadlines. Federal Student Aid PIN Web Site Apply for your PIN (Personal Identification Number) in order to electronically sign your completed FAFSA on the Web. National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) Access information about loan amounts, outstanding loan balances, statuses and disbursements. A Federal Student Aid PIN is required to access the information. Federal Student Aid Information about federal aid programs and tips on how to plan and pay for college. The site also includes a scholarship search and a student portal. Create your own personal portfolio to save scholarship information, apply to colleges on-line, transfer your profile to FAFSA on the Web and more. National Center for Educational Statistics Lists the average financial aid award at each school, how many students receive aid and various other statistics. Publications for Parents Publications for parents to help children plan, prepare and succeed in education. Career Planning IHaveaPlanIowaTM O*Net Online Making occupational information interactive and accessible for all. U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics Tax Benefits IRS Tax Information for Students IRS Publication 970: Tax Benefits of Higher Education IRS Form 8863 Other Resources Iowa Association of Community Colleges Iowa Association of Independent Colleges & Universities Iowa's Regent Universities Money Management MyMoney.gov A U.S. government website that provides information on the basics of financial education. Hands On Banking Go to this fun, interactive site to get money skills you need for life- banking basics, budgeting, credit and more. Free Credit Report Obtain a free credit report from each of the three credit reporting companies once every 12 months. Iowa College Student Aid Commission Interactive calculators show financial realities. It's Payback Time Money management and borrowing tips. |
