www.nycolleges.org independent colleges and universities & financial aid
www.collegeboard.com (College Board On-line) information regarding SAT dates and on-line registration, tips for parents of future students, career planning services, definitions of financial aid terms and financial planning
www.collegenet.com financial aid, scholarship search, educational resources, University and college search, virtual tours
http://studentaid.ed.gov – federal student aid
www.collegequest.com college search and financial aid
www.explore.cornell.edu/careerzone
www.finaid.org (National Association of Financial Aid Administrators) A LOT of information including scholarships, budgeting, savings plans, loans, and forecasting college costs. Exceptionally helpful for all your financial aid situations.
www.nysfaaa.org – NYS Financial Aid Administrators Association
www.fafsa.ed.gov For filing the free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. It’s a fast, free secure and easy way for students to apply. Students who apply online will get their application results 7 to 14 days faster than if they mail a paper FAFSA.
www.pin.ed.gov students can request a Personal Identification Number (PIN). The PIN can be used as an electronic signature for FAFSA on the Web, Renewal FAFSA and Corrections on the Web, and to access the National Student Loan Data System.
www.nces.ed.gov (U.S. Department of Education) includes step by step instructions on how to fill out the FAFSA, talks about federal loans and programs, gives definition of terms.
www.c3apply.org college planning and application service
www.hesc.com grants, loans, savings, counseling
www.doi.gov/bureau-indian-affairs.html
www.studentservices.com/fastweb financial aid
www.NCAA.org (college athletics) resource on rules and regulations that govern college sports, pertinent information, and requirements needed. Students will need high school code (332-730) to access course listings for LaFayette. College sports schedules, as well as on-line classifieds for those who are looking at occupations in the sports field.