Online Financial Aid Resources from Charter Oak State College

Department of Education

FAFSA
To compete your FAFSA electronically

PIN
To apply for a PIN # (this is your electronic signature for FAFSA on the web

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

U.S. Dept. of Education

U.S. Dept. of Education Office for Civil Rights

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

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

OSFA
Federal Office of Student Financial Assistance.

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.

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

FinAid
General Financial Aid Information and "Helpful Need Calculator".

Scholarships

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.

FastWeb
The nation’s largest free scholarship search engine.

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

Scholarship America
Dollars for Scholars (a free scholarship service).

Scholarships
Helping students with a database of scholarships.

Other Resources

College.gov
Designed by students for students. Features first-person accounts of students who overcame challenges to going to college such as peer pressure, lack of family support, and financial barriers. Provides relevant, comprehensive information about why to go, how to go, and how to pay for college or other postsecondary education programs.

College Answer
Information on planning for college.

College Savings Plans Network
Information on State 529 Plans.

Corporation for National & Community Service

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

Hope Education Credits
The HOPE and Lifetime Learning Tax Credits.

IRS
Internal Revenue Services

NSLDS
To access information about your federal student loans and Pell Grants.

Sallie Mae
Student loan service company.

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

Veterans Affairs
Department of Veteran’s Affairs website for veteran education benefits information.

Online FA Resources

Department of Education

Scholarships

Other Resources