Originally published October 26, 2007 at 12:00 AM | Page modified October 27, 2007 at 9:52 AM
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Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board, www.hecb.wa.gov/paying Tailor-made for Washington residents: a directory of state-sponsored financial-aid programs.
Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) program, www.get.wa.gov/ Everything you ever wanted to know about Washington state's own prepaid-tuition program. College Savings Plans Network, www.collegesavings.org Skinny on state-sponsored college-savings plans throughout the U.S. SimpleTuition, www.simpletuition.com Online tools to help calculate your best student-loan options. Green Tree Gazette, www.greentreegazette.com Features a robust loan-comparison tool. National Institute of Certified College Planners, www.niccp.com FinAid, The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid, www.finaid.org One-stop shop full of financial-aid FAQs, calculators, aid-application guidance and scholarship search. "Ask the Aid Adviser" feature offers personalized help from a financial-aid professional. National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, www.nasfaa.org/ User-friendly summary of state savings plans, guide to federal tax benefits for tuition and fees, and more. Funding Your Education, www.studentaid.ed.gov/pubs By U.S. Department of Education; features free Guide to Federal Student Aid in English and Spanish; link to Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). www.savingforcollege.com: Useful website for 529 plans; has a search engine for financial advisors specializing in college planning. Financial Planning Association, http://fpanet.org/ Has a search feature for locating a certified financial planner, as well as a service that offers free personalized help from a financial advisor.
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