• Federal Student Aid - The U.S. Department of Education's Federal Student Aid (FSA) programs are the largest source of student aid in America, providing nearly 70% of all student financial aid.
  • FAFSA Online - Free Online Application for Federal Student Aid.
  • Financial Aid for Students - Direct Loans information
• Student Guide - Financial Aid from U.S. Department of Education.
  • Federal Pell Grant
  • Stafford Loans
  • PLUS Loans (Loan to Parents)
  • Consolidation Loan
  • Campus Based Programs - FSEOG;  Perkins Loan; Work Study
• Others
  • Hope Scholarship & Lifetime Learning Credits
  • State Higher Education Agencies - Provide information on the state's education programs, colleges and universities, financial aid assistance programs, grants, scholarships, continuing education programs, and career opportunities
• College Savings Plan - A gateway to state college savings programs.
• Illinois Student Assistance Commission
  • College Illinois - Prepaid tuition
  • College Zone - Financial Aid Programs - Financial aid comes from many different sources, including the federal government, the State of Illinois (for Illinois residents), and various employers. Also providing financial aid are many private sources, such as agencies, associations and organizations (e.g., corporations, civic, religious, philanthropic groups and associations related to one’s field of interest).
• Bright Start Savings - A qualified tuition program, its earnings grow free of federal income taxes.
• Savings Bonds for Education
• Tax Breaks for Higher Education

Paying for College 

• Credit Talk - Get the facts on credit.
• Collegeparents.org