Lesson Plans Student Loan Advisor (Kantrowitz) Calculates how much loan debt a student can reasonably assume, based on field of study. Lists College Financial Aid (Collegiate Choice) Provides an annotated list of resources for college planning and financial aid. Financial Aid Information (FinAid.com) Provides information on loans and similar support for college. Internships (Internship Programs) Provides information to apply for internships for college. 6-01 Internships (Internships.com) Provides sources of information on internships for college students, by state. 6-01 Internships (Internshipships-USA.com) Provides information on internships for college, especially for law students. 6-01 Scholarship Search (FastWeb.com) Provides a search engine. 10-09 Scholarships for Minorities (RAMS - MOLIS) Provides scholarship opportunities for minorities. Requires filling out a personal profile so that a search can be conducted. 10-99 Student Financial Assistance (U.S. Department of Education) Provides sources of informaton for financial assistance for college. 10-09 Materials Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (U.S. Department of Education) Provides an online form for FASFA, required by many colleges as part of a financial aid request package. 1-00 Loan Finder (eStudent Loan) Provides a search engine for finding government or private loans for college. 5-00 Scholarship and Financial Aid Searcher (FastWeb) Searches for scholarships from a database of over 400,00 scholarships, according to the site. Scholarships Finder (Scholarships Today) Provides a search engine for finding scholarships. Reports that over 6,000 funding sources are available through the search engine. 5-00 Student Guide to Financial Aid (U.S. Department of Education) Provides an online form for FASFA, required by many colleges as part of a financial aid request package, as well as other information related to student aid. 1-00 News -01-16-09 Surprising Causes of Tuition Hikes (U.S. News) "Why has college tuition been rising so high and fast? Will college costs ever drop back to more affordable levels?" "Those questions have been frustrating parents and students for years. A new report provides some surprising answers that will, unfortunately, probably only frustrate and anger them even more. At public colleges, tuition has generally been driven up by rising spending on administrators, student support services, and the need to make up for reductions in government subsidies, according to a report issued by the Delta Cost Project, a nonprofit based in Washington, D.C." 01-09 -02-02-09 Federal Help for Student Loans (U.S. News) "A new federal program starting this fall promises relief and hope for millions of students and recent graduates burdened with big federal educational debts. Starting July 1, those with federal student loans can ask the government to limit their monthly payments on their federal student loans to less than 15 percent of their income. Many of those who qualify for the new Income-Based Repayment (IBR) program will pay much less than that." 02-09 -04-05-06 Debts May Increase Teacher Shortages (USA Today) "A new report suggests that the burden of repaying college loans is making students rethink public service jobs, such as teaching and social work, and opt instead for more lucrative fields." 04-06 -09-08-07 Senate Passs Bill to Boost Student Aid (CBS News) "Congress sent President Bush legislation Friday to boost financial aid for college students by cutting some $20 billion in government subsidies to banks that make student loans." 09-07 10-14-07 Wealthy Colleges Questioned About Costs (ABC News) "Colleges and universities raked in money by the billions last year. But their investing success now has a price a movement in Congress to force the wealthiest schools to spend more of their money to keep down tuition." 10-07 11-04-03 College Costs Soar (CNN News) "In October, the College Board announced that the cost of attending a public college or university rose by 9.8 percent, the largest annual increase in 30 years. Private schools were just a bit more restrained, with total costs rising 6.7 percent." 11-03 Papers -Medical Tuition and Fees for In-State and Out-of-State Students (Medschoolready.com) Select the name of the school to gain detailed information on tuition, fees, and other costs. 08-08 Federal Loan Programs (Education Finance Group) Describes federal loan programs, such as subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford Loans, Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS), NAFEO loans for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and more. Financial Aid Financial Aid for College (US Dept Ed) Grant and Scholarship Application Resources (Polaris) "This site provides basic information in the form of directories, lists, hints and tips, resources, and articles for grant seekers." Also provides information for scholarship seekers. How One Town Will Fund College (CSMonitor.com) "Kalamazoo is only the second US city, after Washington, to offer full-tuition scholarships to its graduates." 11-05 How to Go to Medical School for Free (U.S. News) "A growing number of government agencies, universities, and charities are trying to ease the burden of medical school by offering free or nearly free rides." 07-08 I Have a Dream Program for College Tuition (CBS News) "It's been 23 years since wealthy New York businessman Eugene Lang told a class of sixth-graders in Harlem that if they made it through high school, he'd help pay for their college education." "There are now programs in 76 schools and housing projects. So far, more than 13,000 kids have been promised college tuition." 5-04 Loan Finder (eStudentLoan) Provides sources of student loans. Loans - Government Loans (eStudentLoan) Provides a list of lenders for government and FFELP loans, including Stafford Loans and Parent Plus loans. The list is in the lower right area of the page. Loans - Government Stafford Loans (StaffordLoans.com) Provides resources for student loans, especially the Stafford Loan. Also provides information on Parent PLUS loans, 529 Savings Plans, FAFSA, graduate school loans, Student Loan Consolidation, and more. Visitors sometimes misspell as FASFA. 1-04 Loans - Tips on Selecting Lenders (eStudentLoan - Davis) Provides tips for selecting lenders and also avoiding scholarship scams. Nellie Mae Student Loan Program "Nellie Mae can help you make sense of student loans. We'll show you the student loans you may be eligible for and the details on them." 10-09 Private Student Loans (PrivateStudentLoans.com) "Private student loans help 'fill the gap' in your financial aid package. Private loans allow you to borrow the difference between what Federal aid can cover, and the true cost of your education." "Private loan funds can be used to pay for tuition, supplies, housing, and more." Scholarships and Funds for College (American Educational Guidance Center) Provides email addresses and Web pages for colleges by state. Includes information on scholarships, financial aid, and admissions. Scholarships and Loans (American Education and Guidance Center - Rosenfield) Provides resources for scholarships and loans for college. Science Talent Search (Intel) Provides information on Intel's scholarships in science. Top award is for 50,000 dollars. Student Mistakes With Financial Aid (U.S. News) "A new study detailing students' financial blunders raises concerns that many undergraduates are jeopardizing their academic success because they haven't first learned how to manage money. The study suggests that for these students to navigate the befuddling financial aid process successfully, they might need to begin with learning financial basics like the difference between needs and wants, the benefits of saving, and the effects of compounding interest." 08-08 Sponsors Federal Direct Consolidation Loans (LoanConsolidation.ed.gov) "Here you will find what borrowers need to know about Direct Consolidation Loans. If you don't find it here, Ask Us." 04-08 Private Student Loans (AlternativeStudentLoan.com) "When your federal financial aid can't meet your education finance needs, we help you find a way to finance the expenses associated with every level of education, from grade school to postdoctoral degrees." 04-06 Student Loan Consolidation (StudentLoanConsolidator.com) "Student Loan Consolidation is a practical repayment management option to bundle all of the federal student loans you received to finance your college education into one. When your new loan is issued, the lender (us) pays off the outstanding balances of the loans you consolidated. In essence, you refinance your college education debt." 04-06

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