Quick Links to Web-Based Financial Aid Resources
Here are some additional resources you may find helpful. Included in some of these web sites are scholarship searches from private sources. We encourage you to apply for as many scholarships as possible, but recommend that you do not pay any fees to apply for scholarships or consulting services.Apply for a PIN. Request the Personal Identification Number needed for student and parent electronic signatures on the FAFSA and loan promissory notes, as well as to review federal loan history. www.pin.ed.gov
AU Financial Aid Estimator. Complete the Estimator to obtain an early indication of the amount of aid for which you may qualify.
AU/ Private Scholarship Listing. Check out the list of scholarships available through AU’s web site here.
College Board. Access this site for help with your college search, FAQs, and other valuable information for students and parents. www.collegeboard.com
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Completing the FAFSA each year is required to apply for federal and state aid, including federal loans. File the FAFSA electronically at www.fafsa.ed.gov and use your PIN to sign it.
FastWeb. Check out the largest and most complete scholarship search on the Internet, providing access to more than 275,00 private sector scholarships, fellowships, grants, and student loans. www.fastweb.com
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Federal Department of Education. Review federal aid programs and a variety of other information related to education and financial aid from “preparing” to “repaying.” The site includes many important links to other financial aid sites as well. http://studentaid.ed.gov
FinAid! The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid. Find a comprehensive guide to financial aid resources, including a scholarship search on this site. www.finaid.org
IRS Tax Forms. Download Internal Revenue Service tax forms from www.irs.gov.
Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy. Review this database of personal finance resources from a variety of education providers including government, business and nonprofit organizations. www.jumpstart.org
KeyBank Alternative Loan. Apply and track your KeyBank Alternative Loan. www.key.com/alternative
Loan Calculator. Estimate your loan payments. www.finaid.org
Monthly Payment Plan. Review the options and apply for a monthly payment plan with Academic Management Services TuitionPay plan. www.TuitionPay.com
Ohio Board of Regents. If you are an Ohio resident, review state financial aid grants and scholarships on this site. www.regents.state.oh.us/sgs
Taxpayer Relief. Review this information on the Department of Education’s web site. www.studentaid.ed.gov.
Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program. Check out the federal government’s loan forgiveness program for teachers on this site. www.studentaid.ed.gov.
YouCanDealWithIt.Com. Review tools and resources to help you plan your financial future. http://YouCanDealWithIt.com