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RESOURCES
This page contains resources on the following topics:
Go to College
- www.venturescholar.org:
Provides students interested in pursuing math and science-based
careers with academic recognition, information, and resources
needed to successfully reach career goals.
- www.collegeanswer.com:
Offers interactive tools that enable students to analyze
the affordability of schools and compare financial aid award
letters. Brought to you by Sallie Mae, a company that provides
education funding.
- www.petersons.com:
An Internet education resource providing college and career
information, online entrance exam practice tests, a financial
aid database, and more.
- www.princetonreview.com:
The Princeton Review has information for students, parents,
and educators concerning admissions to college and graduate
school.
Financial Aid Information
- FAFSA on the Web (www.fafsa.ed.gov):
Apply online or download the application form required for
receiving federal financial aid. This site offers complete
information on the process.
- FastWeb Scholarship Sources
(fastweb.monster.com):
This site provides a comprehensive search for all kinds
of scholarships.
- Financial Aid Information Page
(www.finaid.org):
A complete guide to financial aid, including information
on resources and online calculators to help figure education
costs.
- Sallie Mae (www.salliemae.com):
The SLM Corp, known as Sallie Mae, is the top provider of
education funding in the United States. The organization
began as a government-sponsored enterprise to provide federally
guaranteed student loans but will become a private organization
in 2006. This site offers information on every aspect of
financing school, including complete resources for parents
and guardians.
- U.S. Department of Education
(www.ed.gov):
Don't miss this comprehensive site on loans, scholarships,
federal education assistance, important application forms,
and more.
Financial Literacy
- NEFE High School Campus (www.nefe.org/hsfppportal):
This site from the National Endowment for Financial Education
offers all kinds of financial planning information for teens.
- www.jumpstart.org:
Web site of the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial
Literacy. Check out the Clearinghouse, a database of personal
finance resources available from a variety of education
providers such as government, business and non-profit organizations.
- www.financiallearning.com:
The GE Center for Financial Learning®, developed to
promote financial literacy, offers free online courses on
a variety of topics.
- www.practicalmoneyskills.com:
PracticalMoneySkills.com is a free Web site designed to
help educators, parents and students practice better money
management for life.
- www.tomorrowsmoney.org:
A step-by-step guide for today from the Bond Market foundation.
A Spanish site is also available.
Credit-Related Web Sites
- www.equifax.com:
This site offers complete information on credit reports
and credit management.
- www.experian.com:
This site also offers information on credit reports and
credit management.
- www.transunion.com:
This site also offers information on credit reports and
credit management.
- www.debtadvice.org:
Do you have a credit problem? This site is part of the National
Foundation for Credit Counseling. They can help you dig
out of debt.
Loan Forgiveness/Community
Service Options
These organizations offer college grants and loan forgiveness
programs for people who work for these organizations to help
others.
Investing Web Sites
These sites offer good information on investing tips, investing
opportunities, information on taxes and mutual funds, and
even quizzes, to build financial know-how.
Please be aware that by clicking on these, and any other
external links, you are leaving this Web site to go to a new
site that is not affiliated with NEFE or Ventures Scholars,
and you will be subject to the new site's terms and privacy
policies.
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