Link library: kids and college

Link library - Kids and college

Financial sites for young people
Education organizations
College financial aid
Credit card college sites

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Financial sites for young people

theWhiz.com: Site helps young adults manage their money more wisely.
Merrill Lynch SaveLab: Shows younger kids how to save to reach savings goals. Has a cool inflation calculator.
Twenty $omething: Zacks' personal finance magazine for twentysomethings.
YoungBiz.com: Introduces young people to business, investing and entrepreneurial activities.

Education organizations

National College Resource Association: Non-profit association provides college planning and funding resources for students.
Office of Postsecondary Education: Provides education program news and financial aid information.
U.S. Department of Education: Information on financial assistance for students and their parents.

College financial aid

College Board Online: Features a scholarship search utility, which helps you find information on scholarships, loans, internships, fnancial aid programs and a financial aid calculator to help you plan a strategy for financing college costs.
fastWEB: Financial Aid Search Through the WEB - Provides students free on-line access to timely and comprehensive information on scholarships, fellowships, internships, grants, and loans.
FinAid: The Financial Aid Information Page - Find information on college financial aid.
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators: Provides advice on college planning and applying for financial aid.
National Higher Education Loan Program: Provides college prep advice and information on everything from applying for college admission and financial aid to repaying educational loans.
Nellie Mae: Check out their "debt management EDvisor" section.
Petersons.com: Features a "Glossary of Financial Terms," "The Financial Aid Story," and an "Admissions Calendar," as well as other useful articles and guidelines.
Sallie Mae: Includes a Financial Aid 101 section.

Credit card college sites

American Express College Site: Includes a debt reduction calculator and many informative articles about credit and money management that are useful for all ages.
AT&T Universal Card College Site: Check out their budget calculator for college students.
Mastercard College Site: Tips on how to build good credit and apply for financial aid.
Visa College Site: Includes a credit guide for college students that is packed with tips.
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