Helpful Links and Outside Resources

General Information

www.Mapping-Your-Future.org
If you have any questions about college, loans, scholarships...anything, check out this site.


www.students.gov
A "One Stop Shop" site set up by the Federal Government. Provides valuable information about financial aid, career development, education planning, and consumer protection.


www.finaid.org
This is one of the most complete financial aid sites on the web. Check out links pertaining to loans, scholarships, debt management and general financial aid information. A great place to start your search!


www.ed.gov/finaid.html
The Department of Education's website devoted to federal financial aid. Contains links to info on Federal Loan Programs.


www.getreadyforcollege.org
The Minnesota Office of Higher Education site devoted towards helping Minnesotans afford a Higher Education.


Debt Mangagement and Loan Counseling

 

CashCourse
The National Endowment for Financial Education provides a plethora of information from budgeting and saving to paying for spring break and filing your taxes.

www.collegeplanning.org/DebtManagement/DebtManagement.html
This site has information on how to keep your debt from piling up. It has a great section devoted to credit card management as well as general tips on budgeting and living within your means.
 
www.lssmn.org/debt
Get helpful information on how to make a budget, manage your debt, and prevent financial hardship in the future.
 
www.wellsfargo.com/per/accounts/student
Wide variety of information on many student aid concerns. This site has a very good section on debt management.


Debt Calculators

www.finaid.org/calculators
Calculate your school year budget, loan repayments or Estimated Family Contributions at the touch of a button.

Online Forms

www.fafsa.ed.gov
Complete your FAFSA online! Use www.ed.gov/prog_info/SFA/FAFSA/index.html to answer any questions.


profileonline.collegeboard.com
Complete your College Scholarship Service PROFILE form online. St. Olaf requires all incoming first year students for the 2002-03 academic year to complete the CSS Profile.


Outside Scholarships

wiredscholar.com
www.fastweb.com


Check Your Loans and Financial Situation

www.stolaf.edu
Check your St. Olaf bill online.
 
www.studentclearinghouse.org
Locate your student loans.
 
www.mygreatlakes.com
Check your personal loan status with the Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation.
 
www.unipac.com
Track your SELF Loan repayment online.