Planning Resources
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College.gov - a one-stop shop for college planning information - Provides information on college planningand reasons why students should attend college. It also explores necessary steps for acceptance and enrollment at two- or four- year colleges. There are sections devoted to families/parents, and teachers/counselors.
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Campus Explorer - Like Matchmaker.com for college applicants - Students can enter ACT or SAT scores and GPA's and find out which schools they are eligible for. The site then matches students with specific schools, depending on individual preferences set by the student.
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Iowa College Student Aid Comission - The State of Iowa resource for planning, preparing, and paying for college.
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College Savings Iowa - Explains a 529 plan to help parents, grandparents, afamily, and friends save for college.
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Upromise - A rewards program turning everyday spending into college savings.
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Savings Bond Calculator - Calculate the current value of savings bonds.
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| Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) - Free information about college planning and financial aid. |
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| Going2College - A source for connecting students to resources in Iowa to help plan for college. |
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| KnowHow2Go - Breaks the college process into four simple steps. |
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| Mapping Your Future - Information on career and college planning. |
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| College is Possible - A site to motivate students to attend college. |
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| ACT - The official site for information on the ACT test |
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| SAT - The official site for information on the SAT test. |
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| A2ZColleges.com - A resources filled with information on colleges, financial aid, tools, resources, and more. |
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| Scholarship Resources |
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| FastWeb - Matches students to grants, loans, scholarships, and internships |
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| XAP - Tools to plan, explore, apply, and pay for college. Includes a scholarship search. |
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| Dollars For Scholars - A community-based, fund-raising effort that awards scholarships to local students |
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| College Board/How to Pay for College - A scholarship search too, as well as college planning information |
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| United Negro College Fund (UNCF) - Scholarships and fellowships to help minorities attend college |
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| Hispanic Scholarship Fund - Provides the Latino community with college scholarships and educational support |
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| Scholarships & Loans for International Students - A resource for U.S. and international students wishing to study abroad. |
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| Proteus - A program to help cover training and eucational costs to assist lppw-income individuals seeking permanent, self-supporting occupation. |
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| U.S. Department of Education |
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| Financial Aid Estimator - Use this to receive an early estimate of teh financial aid you may be eligible to receive. |
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| Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - Complete this form to be considered for state and federal grants, and other types of financial aid. |
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| Federal Student Aid PIN Web Site - Apply for your PIN (Personal Identification Number) to electronically sign your FAFSA on the Web. |
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| National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) - Access information about loan amounts. A Federal Student Aid PIN is required to access the information. |
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| Federal Student Aid - Create your own protfolio to save scholarship information, apply to colleges online, find out information on federal aid programs, and advice on how to pay for college. |
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| National Center for Educational Statistics - Lists the average financial aid award at each school, how many students receive aid, and other statistics. |
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| Publications for Parents - A resource for parents to help children plan, prepare, and succeed in education. |
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| Tax Benefits |
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| IRS Tax Information for Students |
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| IRS Publication 970: Tax Benefits of Higher Education |
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| IRS Form 8863 - Print instructions and the IRS form to claim the Hope or Lifetime Learning Tax Credits |
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| Other Resources |
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| Iowa Association of Community Colleges |
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| Iowa Association of Independent Colleges & Universities |
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| Iowa's Regent Universities |
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