Financial Aid Web Links | Charter Oak State College

Department of Education

FAFSA
To compete your FAFSA electronically
www.fafsa.ed.gov

FAFSA Assistance
Help in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
www.ed.gov/prog_info/SFA/FAFSA

PIN
To apply for a PIN # (this is your electronic signature for FAFSA on the web
www.pin.ed.gov

EFC Calculator
This is an Estimated Family Contribution Calculator provided by www.CollegeBoard.com
www.collegeboard.com

U.S. Dept. of Education
U.S. Department of Education
www.ed.gov

U.S. Dept. of Education
Office for Civil Rights
www.ed.gov

U.S. Dept. of Labor
U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook (information of careers and their earning potential).
www.bls.gov/oco

Connecticut Department of Higher Education
Has links to all colleges and universities in Connecticut, AmeriCorps information, Education and Employment Information Center, and more.
www.ctdhe.org

OSFA
Federal Office of Student Financial Assistance.
www.studentaid.ed.gov

SFA Ombudsman
The SFA Ombudsman works with students loan borrowers to informally resolve loan disputes and problems with Stafford, PLUS, and Perkins Loans. They can also be reached by calling (877) 557-2575.
www.ombudsman.ed.gov

Office of Inspector General
Office of the Inspector General (to report identity theft that affects your federal student aid).
www.ed.gov

FinAid
General Financial Aid Information and "Helpful Need Calculator".
www.finaid.org

Scholarships

CSFA
Dollars for Scholars (a free scholarship service).
www.csfa.org

FastWeb
The nation’s largest free scholarship search engine.
www.fastweb.com

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
College Scholarship Directory for the Greater Hartford Area. www.hfpg.org

Scholarships
Helping students with a database of scholarships. www.scholarships.com

AmeriCorps
An independent federal agency created to connect Americans of all ages and backgrounds with opportunities to give back to their communities and their nation. www.americorps.org

Other Resources

NSLDS
To access information about your federal student loans and Pell Grants.
www.nslds.ed.gov/nslds_SA/

Hope Education Credits
The HOPE and Lifetime Learning Tax Credits.
http://www.ed.gov/inits/hope/index.html

IRS
Internal Revenue Services
www.irs.gov

Loan Locator
Locate any of your old student loans right here
www.loanlocator.org

Sallie Mae
Student loan service company.
www.salliemae.com

SRN Express
The scholarship resource network, listing more than 7000 scholarships and grants.
http://www.srnexpress.com

Selective Service
If you are a male 18 year of age or older you must register for Selective Service.
www.sss.gov

College Savings Plans Network
Information on State 529 Plans.
http://www.collegesavings.org

Federal Trade Commission
Information on scholarship scams and how to avoid them.
www.ftc.gov

Gradschools
Find your ideal Grad School Program.
www.gradschools.com

Veterans Affairs
Department of Veteran’s Affairs website for veteran education benefits information.
www.gibill.va.gov

Wired Scholar
Information on planning for college.
www.wiredscholar.com

Corporation for National Service (community service work)
For information or to file a complaint about a scholarship scam.
www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams

Charter Oak Withdrawal Form
Charter Oak State College Distance Learning Withdrawal Form
http://www.charteroak.edu/current/forms/dlwithdrawalform.pdf