Financial Aid

Financial aid can be a confusing part of the college application process. You will need to use the first and possibly second website (depending on your colleges) to apply for financial aid. The other sites will help you understand the process.

www.fafsa.ed.gov – Fill out the FAFSA form (required at all colleges)

www.profileonline.collegeboard.com – Fill out the PROFILE form (required at some private colleges)

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/pay/add-it-up/401.html - Calculate how much you will need to pay

www.finaid.org – Comprehensive resource

www.financialaidletter.com – Decode the financial aid award letter

www.plan.salliemae.com – Great resource that lets you plan how you will pay for all four years at specific schools and gives projected monthly loan payments