2008-2009 Indiana College Guidebook - (Page Cover3) OnLinE REsOURCEs Links The Internet offers a wealth of information about higher education, although the quantity of material available can be overwhelming. If you do not have access to the World Wide Web at home or at school, try your public library. ICI’s site, www.indianacollegechoices.org, links to all independent colleges and universities in Indiana and has lots of other information on finding the best college fit for you. Here are some web sites with more information on college choice and student financial aid: http://learnmoreindiana.org The Learn More Resource Center is a great source of information about career planning, educational options, and financing your education. An arm of the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, Learn More provides an information hotline at 1-800-992-2076. http://www.state.in.us/ssaci/ The State Student Aid Commission of Indiana explains state financial aid programs, answers Frequently Asked Questions, and provides links to additional aid sources. http://studentaid.ed.gov. The U.S. Department of Education sponsors this site about federal aid programs, featuring information on the latest changes and an online Student Guide. http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid online. http://www.finaid.org/ From a noted financial aid and college planning author, this is a comprehensive annotated collection of information about student financial aid. http://www.collegechoiceplan.com/ Explains the Indiana Family College Savings Plan, created by the General Assembly and offering significant tax advantages for those who save for a child’s education. http://www.KnowHow2Go.org/ Part of the KnowHow2Go campaign created in partnership by Lumina Foundation for Education, the American Council on Education, and the Ad Council, this website educates students in an engaging way about the concrete steps they must take to make their college dreams become a reality. http://www.fastweb.monster.com The largest and most complete source of scholarships available, FastWeb! features personalized matching of scholarships to students’ unique profiles. http://www.collegecosts.com/ The National Center for College Costs provides financial aid consulting to families through school systems. This site offers students and parents insights on financial aid and college preparation, as well as general information about the Center’s College Cost Estimator service. http://www.triptocollege.org/ Sponsored by the Indiana Youth Institute and made possible by a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., this site is a step-by-step guide to making college a reality for Indiana families. It includes sections on steps for getting ready for college now, a personal search for the best college fit, and financial aid resources. http://www.indiana.collegeanswer.com Indiana Wiredscholar is an online resource to help Indiana parents and students plan and pay for higher education. This site is sponsored by USA Funds, the nation’s largest student loan guarantor. http://www.indianacollegechoices.org http://www.learnmoreindiana.org http://www.state.in.us/ssaci/ http://studentaid.ed.gov http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ http://www.finaid.org/ http://www.collegechoiceplan.com/ http://www.KnowHow2Go.org/ http://www.fastweb.monster.com http://www.collegecosts.com/ http://www.triptocollege.org/ http://www.indiana.collegeanswer.com
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