Helpful Sites
This list was assembled from recommendations by admissions and financial aid professionals, as well as other higher education officials. It should not, however, be taken as a formal endorsement of any particular product or service.
Federal and State Resources
FAFSA on the Web
Publisher: U.S.Department of Education
Address: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Description: Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Must be completed yearly to determine the student’s eligibility for funding through federally based programs.
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority – Grants and Scholarships
Publisher: NJ HESAA
Address: http://www.hesaa.org/Pages/NJGrantsHome.aspx
Description: This site is a list of all New Jersey grants and scholarships available through the New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance students for educational costs.
Federal Student Financial Aid Homepage
Publisher: U.S. Department of Education
Address: https://studentaid.gov
Description: Best starting point for information on federal student financial aid. Includes links to publications, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and information on tax credits for education expenses.
US Department of Education College Scorecard
For further information regarding graduation rates, loan statistics, financial aid and debt. Data to assist in determining Caldwell University’s relative comparative position to similar institutions.
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Preparing Your Child for College: A Resource Book for Parents
Publisher: U.S. Department of Education
Address: https://financialaidtoolkit.ed.gov/tk/learn/prepare.jsp
Description: This very popular book is now available only online.
Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid
Publisher: U.S. Department of Education
Address: https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types
To order: Call 1-800-4FED-AID (1-800-433-3243)
Cost: Free
Description: This is a guide on navigating the federal aid process beyond your high school education. It will provide you with a general overview of the aid process and who qualifies for what.
Federal Student Aid: Graduate and Professional Students
Publisher: U.S. Department of Education
Address: https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/graduate-professional-funding-info.pdf
To order: Call 1-800-4FED-AID (1-800-433-3243)
Cost: Free
Description: This guide will assist the graduate and professional student about the aid available to them and the process to secure that aid for your studies.
Tax Incentives for Higher Education
Address: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/students
Description: A summary from the IRS of a variety of tax incentives for families who are saving for, or already paying, higher education costs or are repaying student loans.
U.S. Department of Education
Publisher U.S. Department of Education
Address: www.ed.gov
Description: Information about federally based aid and resources.
Ombudsman Office
Publisher: U.S. Department of Education
Address: https://studentaid.gov/repay-loans/disputes/prepare/contact-ombudsman
Description: The Federal Student Aid Ombudsman Group of the U.S. Department of Education is dedicated to helping resolve disputes related to Direct Loans, Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program loans, Guaranteed Student Loans, and Perkins Loans. The Ombudsman Group is a neutral, informal, and confidential resource to help resolve disputes about your federal student loans
Third Party Resources
Get On Board With A 25% Discount On NJ Transit Monthly Passes
Publisher: New Jersey Transit
Address: https://www.caldwell.edu/nj-transit-student-pass
Description: Caldwell University and NJ Transit have teamed up to provide discounted student transit passes. You will get a 25% pass discount through our portal as a Caldwell University student.
Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Calculator
Publisher: The College Board
Address: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/paying-your-share/expected-family-contribution-calculator
Description: Use to determine your possible EFC before filing FAFSA.
NerdWallet.com: A free financial literacy website for students
Publisher: NerdScholar
Address: http://www.nerdwallet.com/nerdscholar/fafsa/
Description: A free FAFSA and financial literacy tool for the student of a Non-Traditional family situation to assist in filing the FAFSA, this can help you answer some of those questions you might have about the financial aid process.
NASFAA’s C4C (Cash For College)
Publisher: National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
Address: http://www.nasfaa.org/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=3304
Description: A NASFAA publication, offering an overview of the types of financial aid available. It also gives details on how the process works.
The College Board Homepage
Publisher: The College Board
Address: www.collegeboard.com
Description: Designed for high-school students and their parents. Includes information on SAT registration and preparation. Students can create an organizer to get deadline reminders and update a college application checklist. The CSS/Financial Aid Profile, required by many private colleges, is also here. Features information on academic and financial planning, including a savings calculator.
College Answer Homepage
Publisher: Sallie Mae
Address: www.collegeanswer.com
Description: Features interactive calculators to help families project future college prices and their expected family contribution, a scholarship search, and assistance in selecting a college.
Find Your Community College
Publisher: U.S. News and World Report and the American Association of Community Colleges
Address: www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/rankings/rankindex_brief.php
Description: The publishers have produced this site to help students find the community college that best fits their needs.
ACT Assessment
Publisher: American College Testing
Address: https://www.act.org/
Description: Information and registration for the ACT Assessment.
FinAid: The Smart Student™ Guide to Financial Aid
Publisher: Mark Kantrowitz
Address: www.finaid.org
Description: One-stop shopping for all types of financial aid information. Provides links to many other sites.
FastWeb
Publisher: FastWeb
Address: www.fastweb.com
Description: There are thousands of private scholarships available. This Web site boasts one of the largest free scholarship databases, with more than 400,000 listings.
CollegeNet Mach25 Scholarship Database
Publisher: CollegeNET
Description: Features more than 500,000 scholarships from 1,500 sponsoring organizations. This Web site allows students to save listings and create letters requesting more information.
The College Fund/UNCF
Publisher: The College Fund/UNCF
Address: www.uncf.org
Description: Lists scholarships available to students attending historically black colleges and universities that are members of The College Fund/UNCF.
Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities
Publisher: Mark Kantrowitz
Address: www.finaid.org/otheraid/disabled.phtml
Description: On this page, you’ll find information about scholarships and fellowships for students with disabilities.
Gates Millennium Scholarship Program
Publisher: The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Address: www.gmsp.org
Description: Assists African-American, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian-Pacific American, and Hispanic American students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs.
The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid
Publisher: Mark Kantrowitz
Address: http://www.finaid.org/
Description: General overview of Financial aid process and programs.