Clara Abbott - Tools, Links and Resources

Tools, Links and Resources

Tools

College Cost Projector - Estimate how much you'll pay for college even if it's still a few years away
Student Budget Calculator - A quick tool to help student's track spending
Financial Need Calculator - Estimate your Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
Savings Calculator - Estimate how much you'll need to save for college
Savings Calculator - Find out the percent of income needed each month to afford college
Loan Calculator - Estimate the monthly repayment of student loans and print amortization schedules
Award Letter Calculator - Compare up to three schools to see which one is offering the best deal

Scholarship Links

Fast Web - The nation's largest source of local, national and college-specific scholarships
Scholarship Search Tool - Thousands of scholarships, with new ones listed each week
Scholarship Resource Network Express - Free scholarship search
Scholarships.com - Helping students of all ages find money for college
College net - A discussion forum that gives users say over who wins scholarship money. If you are a student who needs a scholarship, you can earn it by writing on topics in ways that persuade others to vote for you. If you are not enrolled or planning to enroll in college, you can't post to the forums or win a scholarship on this site, but you can have a voice through your votes.
CollegeBoard - Online tool to help you locate scholarships, internships, grants and loans
SallieMae - Provides students and parents with customized list of scholarship leads

Financial Aid Links

FinAid - A comprehensive collection of information about student financial aid
The College Board - Providing services in college admissions, guidance, assessment, financial aid, enrollment, and more!
The Collegiate Websource - Information on college admissions, education options, financial aid and college survival

Informational Links

U.S. Department of Education - Information for students and parents
Education Portal - An objective, comprehensive, and informative resource for teens and prospective university students. Information for teens and prospective students includes tips and advice for applying to colleges, preparing for college entrance exams, and selecting a University, as well as summaries of thousands of degree programs, career planning information and much more!
City of College Dreams - Resources that empower you to afford any college, choose the right school, get accepted, succeed on campus, and transform your life along the way.
Admissions.com - Information for college-bound students and their parents seeking unbiased information on post-secondary institutions along with what it takes to get into the school of your choice.
529 Plan Introduction - Learn about this tax-advantaged way to save for college.
Saving for College - Find and compare state-sponsored 529 plans.

Resources