Financial Literacy in Public Libraries: A Guide for Building Collections: Financing College
This guide was created by the ALA Office of Research & Evaluation, and funded by the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. [New books added 4/4/2022
Financing College: Websites
Financing College Websites
Websites
- 529 College Savings Plan Expense AnalyzerThis tool calculates and compares the costs for various 529 college savings plans. A 529 plan has fees and expenses that are paid by investors.
- Choosing a Vocational SchoolAn overview of vocational schools from the Federal Trade Commission.
- College Affordability and Transparency CenterThe CATC was designed by the U.S. Department of Education to meet requirements in the Higher Education Opportunity Act and to provide better information to student and parent consumers about college costs. It serves as a central point to several tools that allow users to compare colleges tuition and fees, net price, and other characteristics.
- College Cost CalculatorDetermine estimated costs and expenses of college by using this calculator.
- College Planning Guide for High School StudentsThis guide walks high school students through the process of planning and preparing for college.
- College PossibleA program that helps low-income students prepare for college and navigate the admissions and financial aid processes.
- College Savings Plans NetworkAn affiliate of the National Association of State Treasurers that serves as an information clearinghouse for state-administered college savings programs.
- Education Benefits for VeteransInformation and tools from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs about education and training benefits available to veterans.
- FAFSA GuideA guide for filling out the FAFSA by Creditloan.com
- Federal Student AidDetailed information about federal student aid—from getting ready to apply to repaying student loans.
- For Servicemembers: Tackling Student Loan DebtA guide created by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to assist servicemembers with student loan issues.
- Paying for CollegeA select list of financial aid information resources compiled by the National Association for College Admission Counseling.
- Paying for CollegeA select list of financial aid information resources compiled by the National Association for College Admission Counseling.
- Scholarship FinderA site sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor to search for scholarship opportunities.
- Smart Saving for College—Better Buy DegreesA resource from FINRA, particularly strong on 529 plans and other tax-advantaged options for meeting college costs.
- Student Budget CalculatorA calculator to assist students in budgeting from Creditloan.com.
- Student Loan Repayment EstimatorA calculator from the U.S. Department of Education to help borrowers compare different repayment plans.
- Tips for Choosing College Savings OptionsInformation compiled by FINRA for choosing college savings plans.