??     Financial Aid

• http://www.jths.org/west/guidance_services/scholarships/2010_11_scholarships.aspx

• http://www.jths.org/west/guidance_services/scholarships.aspx

• FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid:  Form used for federal and state aid. This form is used to determine the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) using federal methodology. 

• EFC Estimator through CollegeBoard 

• Black Excel: The College Help Network

• Hispanic Scholarship Fund

• The Student Guide to Financial Aid

• U.S. Department of Education

• Financial Aid Information

• Managing College Costs

• College Zone

• fastWEB

• Colleges and Scholarships

• Scholarship Resource Network Express

• CollegeNet - http://www.collegenet.com/elect/app/app

Loans

Loans are provided through participating lending institutions and repayment of balance and interest is required. The Stafford and Plus loan links are provided by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC).

• Federal PLUS Loan Program
• http://www.staffordloan.com/

Grants

A grant is a type of “gift aid” that does not need to be paid back. The amount awarded is usually based on financial need and is generally provided by the government or the college you plan to attend.

•  http://www.collegezone.com/studentzone/416_871.htm