Confused by all the acronyms? Here's a list of phone numbers and links to help you figure it all out.
- College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile/College Board
(800) 778-6888 or (305) 829-9793
The College Board's Web site provides lots of information about their particular programs and services, as well as the college and financial aid application process in general.
- FastWeb
The largest free scholarship search service containing over 275,000 sources of funding.
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
For general information and forms: (800) 433-3242
For application status and duplicate reports: (319) 337-5665
- IRS Data Retrieval Tool Tutorial
A video tutorial outlining the FAFSA IRS Data Retrieval process.
Created by the University of California, Santa Barbara. Used with their permission.
- Selective Service
Individual demographic information can be entered online and submitted directly to the Selective Service.
Social Security
Provides easy-to-follow instructions on how to apply for, replace, correct, or make changes to a social security card.
Special Program for Illinois Residents Applying to Trinity College
A unique opportunity for Illinois high school students to attend one of the oldest and most distinguished colleges in America.
The Financial Aid Information Page
A free service providing a wealth of financial aid information for students and families.
U.S. Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education's Web site is a great resource for federal financial aid information and application processing including: general application advice, Title IV school code search, direct loans, FAFSA and FAFSA Express, the Hope Scholarship, and lifetime learning credits.