Government Agencies and Private Companies:
- U.S. Department of Education: www.ed.gov
- Federal Student Aid: www.studentaid.ed.gov
- Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC): www.collegeillinois.org
- Mapping Your Future: www.mappingyourfuture.org
- University Accounting Service (UAS) for Perkins borrowers: www.uaservice.com
- For Perkins Exit Interviews: www.uasexit.com
- Selectice Service System: www.sss.gov
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Education Service: www.gibill.va.gov
Loan Databases:
- Direct Loan Servicing Center: www.myedaccount.com
- Federal Direct Loan Program: direct.ed.gov/index.html
- National Student Clearinghouse: www.studentclearinghouse.com/students/default.htm
- National Student Loan Data System: www.nslds.ed.gov
- ELM Resources: www.elmresources.com
Debt Counseling:
- National Foundation for Credit Counseling: www.nfcc.org
- CBM Credit Education Foundation, Inc.: www.cbmfoundation.org
Financial Aid Guides and Regulations:
- Bright Start 529 Savings Plan: www.brightstartsavings.com
- The Investor's Clearinghouse: Saving for College: 529s and more: www.investoreducation.org/529sandmore.cfm
- Guide to Saving for College - 529s and Financial Aid: www.savingforcollege.com
- Loan Cancellation/Forgiveness/Discharge: www.mapping-your-future.org/paying/loanForgiveness.htm
- Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid - English/Spanish www.studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index.html
Tax Credits:
The links below are a great resource for learning more about tax laws pertaining to education. However, it is highly recommended that you contact your tax preparer for more information.
- Lifetime Learning Credit www.irs.gov (See Publication 970: Tax Benefits for Education).
- American Opportunity Tax Credit: http://www.textbookaid.org/
