Related Links

Federal Student Aid (FSA)
The Federal Student Aid programs are the largest source of student aid in America, providing over $60 billion a year in grants, loans, and work-study assistance. This site can help students at every stage of financial aid process, whether they're in school or out of school.

Finaid - Financial Aid Information
Best overall source in guiding students in financial assistance. Includes custom calculators to help the student figure out how much school will cost, how much he/she needs to save, and how much aid he/she will need.

Financial Aid Calculators
FinAid's custom calculators can help you figure out how much school will cost, how much you need to save and how much aid you'll need.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
On-line application and renewal processing for federal student aid programs. Other options include requesting a PIN, correcting the ISIR, requesting a duplicate SAR, Question 28 worksheet, School Code search and checking on the status of a submitted FAFSA.

Great Lakes Educational Loan Services, Inc.
Obtain a wealth of information concerning your Stafford or PLUS loans processed through Great Lakes Higher Education, the federal loan guarantor used most by Carthage. Obtain details on the disbursement of all your loans.

IRS - Education Tax Credits
IRS Web page linking to details regarding various education-related tax credits and deductions.

Loan Forgiveness for Teachers
The federal government has a program of federal Stafford and Perkins loan forgiveness for students meeting certain eligibility criteria.

Mapping Your Future - Welcome!
A one stop site for students and parents with information on financial strategies, career options, loan counseling, and college planning.

The National Student Loan Data Systems(NSLDS)
This is the best source to get a list of all student loans you took out while you were attending college. *Please Note* The individual may have loans with other loan agencies that have not provided information or authorization to the Clearinghouse.

OFSA Ombudsman
The SFA Ombudsman works with student loan borrowers to informally resolve loan disputes and problems. Their goal is to facilitate and provide creative options and alternatives for borrowers needing assistance with federal loans.

Practical Money Skills For Life
Designed to help educators, parentsand students develp better money management for life.

Selective Service System
A student can register for the selective service or verify their registration online.

The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid

Student Gateway to the U.S. Government
A comprehensive information portal providing answers to your questions about planning and paying for your education, career development, government, military service, community service and more.

The Student Guide to Federal Aid
A publication put out by the U.S. Department of Education. Information about federal student financial assistance (SFA) programs and how to apply for them.

Student Loan Borrower Assistance
National Consumer Law Center’s Student Loan Borrower Assistance Project is a great resource to learn more about your student loans and more about your options and rights. It provides a wide range of information about choosing loans, loan basics, questions to ask and other information about student debt.

U.S. Department of Education Home Page
This site contains everything a student needs to know about federal aid and educational opportunities.

U.S. Department of Education Pin Registration
This web site is your source of information for the U.S. Department of Education PIN.