U.S. Department of Education Home Page - The Student Guide, made available by the U.S. Department of Education, can be accessed on-line and contains information about federal aid programs and the aid application process. The Student Guide is the most comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education. Grants, loans, and work-study are the three major forms of student financial aid available through the Department's Student Financial Assistance office.

The Smart Student Guide To Financial Aid - A free, comprehensive, independent, and objective guide to student financial aid.

FastWeb - Contains information on finding your dream school, finding money for your dream school, and tips on financial aid.

EdVest "The State Sponsored College Savings Program" - EdVest provides an attractive way to save for future higher education expenses.

EFC Calculator - Used to calculate your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and financial need, and to estimate your student financial aid.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
(To apply for Financial Aid)
800-433-3243 if questions

US Department of Education PIN
(To apply for a PIN Number)
800-433-3243 if questions

IRS
(To request copies of Federal Tax Returns & W-2’s)
800-829-1040

Selective Service Registration
(To confirm registration status)
847-688-6888

Social Security Administration
(Corrections and request of benefit statements)
800-772-1213

Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation
(For information regarding student loans)
Application status: 800-236-6600
Repayment information: 800236-4300

Debt Collection Service
(To clear up Federal Repayments)
800-621-3115