FAFSA - (The office site of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid) www.fafsa.org.  It is advised to get a pin number before filing at www.pin.ed.gov. 

Federal Student Aid
“Follow our easy road to Education beyond High School”:  Preparing, Choosing, Applying, Funding, Attending, Departing.  The U.S. Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid (FSA) programs are the largest source of student aid in America, providing nearly 70% of all student financial aid.  Help is available to make education beyond high school financially possible for you or your child.  The information provided here is designed to assist you in your college planning.  It provides you with access to and information about the products and services that you will need throughout the financial aid process. Site Sponsor: U.S. Department of Education

Student Aid on the Web - www.studentaid.ed.gov - Indepth info on federal student aid programs, applying for financial aid, and repaying student loans.
    - conduct college and scholarship searches
    - estimate college costs
    - track and compare financil aid award letters

college.gov - inspiration for students to achieve their college dream

Financial Aid Calculators
or What is the Expected Family Contribution for College Costs (EFC)?

 FinAid:  The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid
A financial aid calculator used to calculate the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and financial need.  Information is not retained and steps have been taken “to ensure your privacy”. Site Sponsor:  FinAid Page, LLC