Established in 1994 by Mark Kantrowitz, “FinAid” claims to have the most comprehensive collection of information about financial aid on the web. Financial aid applications, military aid, and student loan information are just some of the areas discussed in this site. Other helpful tools such as custom calculators and a frequently asked questions section are also available here.

The “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” (FAFSA) site was created by U.S. Department of Education to inform future students of their eligibility to receive federal student aid. The site is structure in a step-by-step format that helps individuals determine the type of aid that is appropriate for them.

This section of the “FinAid” site has some helpful information on how to avoid scholarship scams. Distinguishing between legitimate and fraudulent organizations are some of the areas that are covered here. If you have been the victim of a scam, this site has some steps that you can take to recover your losses.

The “IN SCHOOL BUDGET WORKSHEET” calculates monthly expenses so students can determine the appropriate way to budget their money while in school. The form covers specific student related expenses such as tuition and books. Once the calculations are complete, the site recommends that the person print out the worksheet for quick reference.

The “OUT OF COLLEGE BUDGET WORKSHEET” calculates monthly expenses so individuals can determine the appropriate way to budget their money after graduation. Expenses such as rent and household items are just some of the expenditure covered. Once the calculations are complete, the site recommends that the person print out the worksheet for quick reference.