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• The College of William and Mary complies with the Students Right to Know and Campus Security Act. See the crime statistics and the annual Campus Safety Report.
• Five College Money Scams - from SmartMoney, 9/4/08
• Federal Aid First - a resource for students and families that explains - in simple terms - how they can apply for federal student aid and maximize more affordable, federal aid options
• CNN/Money article on financing a college education - (April 2008)
• Obtain a PIN for your FAFSA - Both students and parents (at least one) must have a PIN in order to sign the FAFSA electronically.
• U.S. Department of Education - FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid online
• U.S Department of Education - Helpful tools for financing higher education
• Selective Service
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
• National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) - web site for parents and students
• Cash for College (pdf) - a thorough, easily understood publication that answers financial aid questions
• Hope Scholarship / Lifetime Learning Tax Credit Guide
• College Board Calculators
• If you would like to pay your education expenses monthly, use the interest-free monthly payment option offered by our partner, Tuition Management Systems. The payment plan is available for a small enrollment fee and includes personal account service, automated account information 24 hours a day, and access to your account through their website.
• Finaid.org - an exhaustive collection of information about student financial aid
• The College Board - starting point for students and parents
• Student Guide - The Student Guide is the most comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education.
• Not sure how to apply for financial aid? Read this article from Kiplinger's for some fantastic information! (May 2008)