| FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION INFORMATION |
| FAFSA form |
www.fafsa.ed.gov |
| Help in completing the FAFSA |
http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/completing_fafsa/2006_2007/index.html |
| FAFSA on the Web Pre-Application Worksheet |
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/before012.htm |
| PIN Registration Site |
http://www.pin.ed.gov/ |
| Savings Bond Calculator |
http://www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/tools/tools_savingsbondcalc.htm |
| EFC Formula Worksheets and Tables |
http://www.ifap.ed.gov/efcinformation/0607EFCFormulaGuide.html |
| CSS Profile Form |
www.collegeboard.com/profile/ |
| GENERAL FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION |
| California Student Aid Commission (information on federal and state programs) |
www.csac.ca.gov/ |
| California Postsecondary Education Commission (information about college and learning beyond high school) |
www.cpec.ca.gov/ |
| CHAFEE GRANT |
The Chafee Grant program gives money to current and or former foster care youth to use for career and technical training OR colleges courses. For more information please go to https://www.chafee.csac.ca.gov/ (For FAQ visit https://www.chafee.csac.ca.gov/ChafeeFAQs.pdf ) |
| The College Board (help w/comparing award letters) |
http://nextstopcollege.cbreston.org/adms/tools/calculator_tool.htm |
| Federal Student guide (resource on student financial aid from the Department of Education) |
http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index.html |
The Smart Guide to Financial Aid
(ask the Aid Advisor, links to free scholarship searches, loan/EFC/other calculators, scholarship scam alerts, etc.) |
http://www.finaid.org/ |
| International Students |
http://www.edupass.org/ |
| FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR COLLEGE |
| EdWise Financial Planner (EdFund) |
www.edfund.org/home.html |
| Golden State Scholarshare Trust (California's tax-deferred college savings program and the Governor's Scholarship Programs) |
www.scholarshare.org/ |
| Tax Benefits for Higher Education Brochure (EdFund) |
www.edfund.org/pdfs/i-91.pdf |
| COLLEGE &CAREER PLANNING |
| California Postsecondary Education Commission (CPEC) (information about all five systems: UC, CSU, CCC, Independent, Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education) |
http://www.cacollegeguide.com/ |
| College Is Possible (planning resources for high school students, parents, and adult students) |
www.collegeispossible.org |
| GOVERNMENT OFFICES |
| Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (formerly INS) |
http://www.bcis.gov/graphics/index.htm |
| IRS Online Forms and Q & A |
http://www.irs.gov/ |
| Selective Service Registration (register for selective service or verify registration status) |
http://www.sss.gov/ |
| Social Security Administration (download forms to apply for a social security number or obtain a replacement card) |
www.ssa.gov/ |
| Department of Education |
www.ed.gov |
| Veteran's Affairs Educational Customer Service |
(888) 442-4551 |
| IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS |
Federal Student Aid Information
General Questions & Check on status of application 8am to midnight EST (7days per week)
- Student Aid Report (duplicate, change address, add schools)
- Hearing-Impaired: TTY
|
1-800-433-3243
1-319-337-5665
1-800-730-8913 |
FAFSA on the Web Customer Service/Online Chat Feature
8am to midnight EST (M-F), 9am to 6pm EST (Sat.) |
1-800-433-3243
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/contact.htm |
California Student Aid Commission Customer Service Questions on FAFSA, GPA Form and Cal Grant Programs
Fund Your Future Workbook |
1-888-224-7268 |
The College Board
CSS Profile Information |
1-305-829-9793 |
