Financial Aid Links

The following is a list of financial-aid related links that may be of interest to our readers. These sites are not UWM official pages.

1800IWILLPAY.com - Options for borrowers in default.
360 Degrees of Financial Literacy Web site - The 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy Web site offers general information for managing personal finances and does not recommend specific financial actions. For financial advice tailored to your situation, please contact an expert such as a CPA or a personal financial advisor.
Air Force ROTC - Air Force ROTC national web site.
American Council on Education (ACE)
Army ROTC - Army ROTC national web site.
CollegeNet - This is a website where students can research forms of financial aid from scholarships and grants to loans. Students can also research different schools, programs and other education related topics.
College Savings Bank
Compass Guide - In addition to general information on career, college and apprenticeship choices, this website has Milwaukee's first searchable database of local scholarship information.
Department of Education Home Page - Get the latest information from the Department of Education.
Department of Education - Federal Aid First - Federal Student Aid Frequently Asked Questions
Direct Loan Consolidation - Learn if Loan Consolidation is a viable option for you.
Direct Loans Servicing Center - For students and parents who have Direct Loans.
Direct Loan Web Site - Get the latest information on direct loans.
EDVEST Wisconsin - Wisconsin's educational investment program.
FAFSA On The Web - Online form to complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid over the Internet.
FAFSA4caster - Use to forecast an early estimate of eligibility for federal student aid.
The Financial Aid Information Page - sponsored by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, this is an exhaustive compilation of World Wide Web resources of interest to financial aid applicants.
financialaidtips.org - Easy to understand financial aid definitions as well as tips on searching and applying for scholarships.
Gilman International Scholarship Program - Aid to undergraduates who wish to study abroad.
Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation -The guarantee agency/servicer for the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP).
International Scholarships - A resource for international students.
Kiplinger - Kiplinger's information on paying for college.
lyfeonline.org - See why college is important and how it can be a reality for you. Includes helpfull informationfor ages PreK through grade 12.
Making College Dreams a Reality - An interactive Web site to reach youth who dream of college but may not have the know-how to attain those dreams.
Navy-Marine Corps ROTC - Navy-Marine Corps ROTC national web site.
National Student Loan Data System - This is the U.S. Department of Education's central database for student aid. This site displays information on loan and/or grant amounts, outstanding balances, etc.
Office of Student Financial Aid Ombudsman - This department works with student loan borrowers to informally resolve loan disputes and problems.
Request a PIN - If you haven't been given a PIN (Personal Identification Number) from the Department of Education yet, you may request one here. This can be used to access personal information and to file a renewal FAFSA.
savingforcollege.com - The internet guide to 529 plans.
SRN Express - This is a website where students can research scholarships, grants, loans and software to help in the financial planning for a college education.
Student Financial Assistance - US Government
StudentJobs-federal - Designed entirely for students, whether you are in high school, college, or graduate school, this site is for you. You have 24/7 access to internships, co-ops, summer employment, volunteer opportunities, and permanent part-time or full-time positions.
UW HELP Online - This website provides helpful information about paying for college.
Ways to Avoid Default - Options to avoid default