Online FA Resources

Department of Education

FAFSA

To compete your FAFSA electronically

PIN

To apply for a PIN # (this is your electronic signature for FAFSA on the web

EFC Calculator

This is an Estimated Family Contribution Calculator provided by CollegeBoard.com

U.S. Dept. of Education

U.S. Dept. of Education Office for Civil Rights

U.S. Dept. of Labor

U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook (information of careers and their earning potential).

Connecticut Department of Higher Education

Has links to all colleges and universities in Connecticut, AmeriCorps information, Education and Employment Information Center, and more.

OSFA

Federal Office of Student Financial Assistance.

SFA Ombudsman

The SFA Ombudsman works with students loan borrowers to informally resolve loan disputes and problems with Stafford, PLUS, and Perkins Loans. They can also be reached by calling (877) 557-2575.

Office of Inspector General

Office of the Inspector General (to report identity theft that affects your federal student aid).

FinAid

General Financial Aid Information and "Helpful Need Calculator".

Scholarships

AmeriCorps

An independent federal agency created to connect Americans of all ages and backgrounds with opportunities to give back to their communities and their nation.

FastWeb

The nation's largest free scholarship search engine.

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving

College Scholarship Directory for the Greater Hartford Area.

Scholarship America

Dollars for Scholars (a free scholarship service).

Scholarships

Helping students with a database of scholarships.

Other Resources

College.gov

Designed by students for students. Features first-person accounts of students who overcame challenges to going to college such as peer pressure, lack of family support, and financial barriers. Provides relevant, comprehensive information about why to go, how to go, and how to pay for college or other postsecondary education programs.

College Answer

Information on planning for college.

College Savings Plans Network

Information on State 529 Plans.

Corporation for National & Community Service

Federal Trade Commission

Information on scholarship scams and how to avoid them.

Hope Education Credits

The HOPE and Lifetime Learning Tax Credits.

IRS

Internal Revenue Services

NSLDS