Top College Websites for Parents

provider. Petersons has helped connect students with their goals through its critically acclaimed books, software, networking services, online activities and special admissions

services. (877) 433 8277

http://www.ed.gov/ UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF

EDUCATION home page. Is your child thinking about college?You probably have a lot of questions. How does the application process work? What sort of college is right for

my child? How much will college cost? You’ve come to the

right place-a comprehensive information site that can certainly answer your questions concerning college.

http://www.embark.com (the Princeton Review) THE EMBARK web site offers everything necessary to make well

informed decisions about higher education. It guides parents and students through the college application process, including

test preparation, researching schools, applying online, financial aid and alternatives-and the process of getting ready to attend.

http://www.nacacnet.org/MemberPortal/ NATIONAL ASSOC-

IATION FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION COUNSELING-

An educational association of secondary school counselors, college and university admissions officers and related individuals who work with students as they make the trans-

ition from high school to college. Valuable information and resources.

http://www.acrnetwork.org/parents.aspx -AMERICA’S CAREER RESOURCE NETWORK-Highly recommended

site for parents to use. Help your children do well in school, make the most of their talents and interests, and get the education and skills they need for college and work.

http://www.collegeparents.org/cpa/index.html COLLEGE

PARENTS OF AMERICA (CPA) is the only national member-

ship association dedicated to helping parents prepare and put

their children through college easily, economically and safely.

CPA is a resource, advisor and advocate for the more than

32 million households with parents of current and future

college students throughout the United States.

http://www.wiredscholar.com WIRED SCHOLAR-The foremost online resource for ‘going to college’ information

for students, parents and guidance professionals. Names Forbes.com’s ‘Best of the Web’, this site is the most comp-

rehensive and objective resource on the Web for information and interactive tools to assist with college preparation, eval-

uation, selection application and financing, all in one location.

http://www.collegenet.com COLLEGE NET-Launched in

1995, CollegeNet is the #1 portal for applying to college over the web. CollegeNet lets applicants complete, file and pay for their admissions applications entirely through the internet. Over 500 colleges and universities contracted with us to serve their official web-based admissions, applications. Financial aid and scholarship search, college resources, virtual bookstore & more.

http://collegeboard.com/splash/ COLLEGE BOARD ONLINE-

collegeboard.com is affiliated with the College Board, a 100 year-old, non-profit membership association. The mission of the College Board is to prepare, inspire, and connect parents and students to colleges and opportunities. Its members include more than 3,800 schools, colleges, universities and other educational associations. (212) 713-8000

Financial Aid and Loan Information

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ FREE APPLICATION for FEDERAL STUDENT AID-Congratulations! You’re taking the first step in the financial aid process, completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This form is an absolute requirement for any student seeking federal loan dollars. It will take us 3-4 weeks to process your form and send you a Student Aid Report by mail.

http://www.ed.gov/prog_info/SFA/StudentGuide/index.html THE STUDENT GUIDE is the most comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education. Grants, loans, and work-study are the three major forms of student financial aid available through the federal Student Financial Assistance Programs. Updated each award year. The Student Guide tells you about the programs and how to apply for them.

http://www.finaid.org/ FINAID-Finaid was established in the fall of 1994 as a public service. This award-winning site has grown into the most comprehensive annotated collection of information about student financial aid on the web. Access to FinAid is free for all users and there is no charge to link to the site. It’s a comprehensive, informative, and objective stop on the Web for ways to finance an education.

http://www.StudentLoanNet.com/ BANK ONE-Looking for money for college? It’s available to almost everyone. You just need to know where to look. Bank One can help. Visit these Websites for loan information and college-planning tips. Bank One offers both federal and private education loans for parents and other adult sponsors. Apply online or call toll free 1-877-663-0457.

http://www.nelliemae.com/ NELLIE MAE- Provides students and parents with information on planning to pay for college and managing debt. Users can access a variety of calculators and the Debt Management Advisor software. Borrowers may pre-qualify or apply for a private or PLUS loan.