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Go to college - and enjoy the drive of your life

(https://www.driveofyourlife.org/multimedia/main.html)
The best college website - we're not saying anymore except that after you visit it, you'll understand why we rated it a perfect 100

US Dollars for Scholars

(going2college.org)
Find all the resources available in your state to help you prepare for college and a career, including information on college savings and financial aid.

Portal to $3 billion dollars in college scholarships

(www.fastweb.com)
Portal to $3 billion dollars in college scholarships - our favorite scholarship website

(www.indianadollarsforscholars.org)
The mission of Indiana Dollars for Scholars is to expand access to higher education and to encourage the educational preparation of Hoosier students. This is a "don't miss" website

Are You Ready For College Quiz

(www.knowhow2go.org)
Are you ready for college quiz game

Funding College

(www.learnmoreindiana.org)
A video about finding money for college starts with filling out the FAFSA form

The Simplified Way of Filling out the FAFSA

(www.fafsa.ed.gov)
We have simplified the process of filling out the FAFSA. You can follow each section all of the way through for a comprehensive set of instructions.

College Comparison

(www.collegeboard.com)
A great website about everything that you need to know about college. Don't miss this one!

Finding "your" college

(https://studentaid2.ed.gov/gotocollege/collegefinder/wizard_intro1.asp )
You are currently facing one of the most important decisions in your life: choosing the college which is right for you. This website is a great help!

How much college aid can you expect? Calculator

(www.smartmoney.com)
How much college aid can I expect?

College Savings Calculator

(apps.finra.org)
College savings calculator. Use this calculator to determine the amount you need to invest each year to ensure that you will have enough to cover your college costs

Still more about funding college

(www.in.gov)
The State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana's (SSACI) mission is to make college affordable through need-based grants and to allow choice by granting awards to those attending public, independent & proprietary colleges.

Resources for those with disabilities

(www.nichcy.org)
Colleges resources for those with disabilities

Financial Aid for College (and other info for college bound students)

(www.students.gov)
An official U.S. government website designed for college students and their families. Our mission is to provide you with easy access to information and resources from the U.S. government - all the info you need, in one place, from all parts of the government.

State Student Assistance for Indiana

(www.in.gov)
To apply for Indiana grants and scholarships, and for federal aid programs, students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This website is worth visiting!

The 40 top money management tips from college students

(www.smartaboutmoney.org)
A website on Federal Pell Grants. Unlike a loan, they do not have to be repaid. Lean more by clicking here.

Financial Aid FAFSA Forecaster

(www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov)
The FASFA4caster provides you with an early estimate of your eligibility for federal student aid

Educational Resources for Indiana

(wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov)
A webpage about educational resources for Hoosiers

Student aid for college

(studentaid.ed.gov)
A webpage with lots of resources about applying for college and college loans

What is the value of higher education? (calculator)

(calculators.aol.com)
What's the value of higher education - a calculator

How much should I budget for living expenses at college (calculator)?

(calculators.aol.com)
A calculator that answers the question - how much should I budget for college living expenses?

When I'm in college - should I live on campus, off campus, or at home (calculator)?

(calculators.aol.com)
A calculator - when I'm in college - should I live on campus, off campus, or at home?

Is a meal plan at college a good deal (calculator)

(calculators.aol.com)
A calculator - is a meal plan at college a good deal?

Paying for College

(www.mymoney.gov)
A webpage that identifies 11 ways to pay for college

Pathways to College

(www.pathwaystocollege.net)
A website that advances college opportunity for underserved students

Smart saving for college

(apps.finra.org)
Smart Saving for College - Better Buy Degree. Check out the excellent website

More about funding college

(federalstudentaid.ed.gov)
Welcome to the Federal Student Aid Gateway webpage -the source for free information, guidance and tools for federal student assistance-from the U.S. Department of Education's office of Federal Student Aid

College scholarship center

(www.finaid.org)
The smart student guide to financial aid webpage

How students get scammed trying to fund college

(www.finaid.org)
A webpage about student scholarship scams. Every year, several hundred thousand students and parents are defrauded by scholarship scams

College loans

(www.finaid.org)
A webpage that provides the 411 on student loans

Postponing Repayment of Your Government Loan

(studentaid.ed.gov)
Ways to defer paying your college loan

community college students talk about the realities of finance post college

(www.nefe.org)
A video about community college students talking about the realities of finance post college

Calculators and Interest rates for college loans

(www.ed.gov)
Calculators and interest rates for college loans

Even more about funding college

(studentaid.ed.gov)
A webpage about student aid

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Tips

(studentaid.ed.gov)
A webpage on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. It was created to encourage individuals to enter and continue to work full-time in public service jobs

Smart Student Guide

(www.finaid.org)
The smart student guide to financial aid webpage

College Budget Calculator

(www.ed.gov)
College budget and interest rate calculators

How will I ever pay off my student loans?

(www.360financialliteracy.org)
A webpage that addresses the question: "how will I pay off my college loan?"

Funding your education beyond high school

(studentaid.ed.gov)
A comprehensive resource on student financial aid. Grants, loans, and work-study are the three major forms of aid available through the Department's Federal Student Aid office