The following are some web sites which contain useful information about financial aid:

  • NASFAA Home Page. This website, administered by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, provides students and parents with concrete information and advice about finding and applying for financial aid.
  • The Student Guide. This U.S. Department of Education site provides detailed information about all federal financial aid programs.
  • Funding Your Education. This U.S. Department of Education publication, designed for students not yet enrolled in college, gives an overview of the federal financial aid programs and how to apply for financial aid.
  • Direct Loan Home Page. This U.S. Department of Education site provides detailed information about the Federal Direct Loan Program, including borrower rights and responsibilities and repayment and loan consolidation information.

There are several search databases on the web which can assist you in locating scholarships, fellowships, grants, and loans available through the private sector. Start by exploring:

  • FastWEB (Financial Aid Search Through the WEB), available courtesy of Student Services, Inc.
  • SRN Express, developed by the Scholarship Resource Network.
  • MACH 25, developed by CollegeNET.

The following sites, while not financial aid related, provide resources which you may find helpful:

  • THOMAS: Legislative Information on the Internet. This site, maintained by the Library of Congress, enables users to view the full text of all signed and pending legislation pertaining to any subject, including student financial aid.
  • Chicago Reader Apartment Finder. If you need to find an apartment in the Chicago area, this is the place to look! This on-line apartment hunter, maintained by the Chicago Reader, allows you to search by neighborhood, price, or apartment size.
  • Chicago Transit Authority Home Page. This comprehensive site will help you get to where you need to go. It includes information on city and suburban train and bus schedules, route maps, and fares.