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Scholarships for Re-entry Students: Grants and Retraining Assistance for Adults Returning to College.
89 page special report for adult students that provides information on scholarships, grants, and private organizations and associations that aid adults returning to college.

Scholar Point FinancialStudent Loans.
If you're searching for new student loans or you're ready to consolidate, ScholarPoint offers lots of helpful information (such as a great blog, loan calculators, and student loan articles). Apply online in a few minutes.

Student Loan Consolidation.
Not sure where to start, NextStudent can help. Have a personal Education Finance Advisor assist you with student loan consolidation and student loans. "NextStudent- College Funding Made Simple."

General Information and Application
The Guide to Federal Student Aid: 2007-2008.
All about federal financial aid from the Department of Education.
State Higher Education Agencies.
Information on state education programs, financial aid assistance programs, grants, scholarships, continuing education programs, and career opportunities.
Free Scholarship Searches.
A directory of the major free scholarship sources on the Internet.
Financial Aid: Frequently Asked QuestionsFinancial Aid: Frequently Asked Questions.
An overview of frequently asked questions about financial aid, including help for returning adults and special circumstances.

Tools, Tips, Calculators & Worksheets
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Form Online.
Department of Education site to file your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on the Web. There is a pre-application worksheet (see records you will need) and instructions on how to complete the application.
FAFSA Express.
Downloadable software that prepares and submits your completed FAFSA electronically, ensuring faster receipt. The software also automatically checks FAFSA data, resulting in fewer rejected applications, and provides full instructions.
Department of Education PIN.
Personal identification number you will need to access your account at U.S. Department of Education Web sites: FAFSA on the Web, National Student Loan Data System, Direct Loan Servicing and Consolidation.
Federal School Codes Search.
Department of Education site that enables you to look up school codes online.
CSS/Financial Aid Profile.
Complete the College Board financial aid profile online.
Financial Aid Calculators.
Use the calculators from FinAid to prepare an estimate of the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and your financial need. Other calculators from FinAid include the College Cost Projector and the Loan Payment Calculator that computes an estimate of monthly loan payments and the necessary annual salary for repayment.

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