Resources for High School Counselors

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Information

"The Student Guide"- Financial Aid from the U.S. Department of Education. Includes an overview of the financial aid process and descriptions of federal financial aid programs and requirements.
"Guide to Scholarships at OSU"-A guide to scholarships awarded by Oklahoma State University to students attending the Stillwater campus.
OSU Scholarships and Financial Aid Electronic Bulletin Board for High School Counselors- Subscribe to this electronic bulletin board to receive scholarships and financial aid updates and announcements by email.
OSU Office of Admissions - OSU admission requirements and information.
Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program (OHLAP)- A unique program set up by the Oklahoma Legislature for eighth, ninth and 10th grade Oklahoma students that will help pay for their college education if their family's income is $50,000 or less at the time they enroll in the program.
Oklahoma State Regents Academic Scholars Program - A scholarship program that provides scholarships to academically outstanding students who attend an Oklahoma college or university.
Oklahoma College Savings Plan- The Oklahoma College Savings Plan provides families with a smart, flexible way to save for their children's future. The Plan offers a choice of investment options, tax advantages and the flexibility of using savings at any qualified higher education institution both in the United States and abroad.
FSA for Counselors-U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid website for middle school, secondary school and TRIO counselors. Includes High School Counselor's Handbook, federal student aid publications (with instructions on how to print or order them), video conferences, and scripts and slides for presenting a financial aid night.
The College Board- Services for Educators - Information on CLEP, AP, SAT, PSAT/NMSQT and services provided by College Board.
The Financial Aid Information Page - This is an excellent place to find all types of financial aid information.

Interactive Tools

FAFSA on the Web- Students and their families can submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) via the internet using FAFSA on the Web, from the U.S. Department of Education.
U.S. Department of Education PIN Registration Site- The PIN serves as the identifier to let students/parents access personal information in various U.S. Department of Education systems. Both students and parents are encouraged to request a PIN before completing the FAFSA.
fastWEB Scholarship Search- A really good, free scholarship search program (for non-OSU scholarships). Students are provided with an electronic mailbox they can check periodically, and online form letters for use in communicating with scholarship agencies.
Title IV School Code Search Page - An online search from the U.S. Department of Education to identify the Title IV school code students need to complete the FAFSA.
Financial Aid Estimation Form - This calculator uses the Federal Need Analysis Methodology to calculate an accurate estimate of Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and financial need.
Student Budget Calculator - Helps prospective and current college students create a financial budget for the year. It includes most every type of expense students might have.
Student Loan Calculator- Lets students calculate the amount of debt they can afford to incur, based on their anticipated income after graduation.
Parent Loan Calculator- Lets parents calculate the amount they can afford to borrow through the Federal Parent Loan Program.