Additional Resources
Government Agencies
- U.S. Department of Education: ed.gov
- Federal Student Aid: studentaid.gov
- Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC): isac.org
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Education Service: benefits.va.gov/gibill
Financial Aid Guides and Regulations
- Bright Start 529 Savings Plan: brightstart.com
- Guide to Saving for College - 529s and Financial Aid: savingforcollege.com
- Checklists for Academic and Financial Preparation studentaid.gov/resources/prepare-for-college/checklists
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 irs.gov (See Publication 970: Tax Benefits for Education).
- American Opportunity Tax Credit: textbookaid.org