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There are probably hundreds of sites that provide information about higher education.  This page highlights about ten Web sites with information from different persectives, including the State of Illinois the federal government, and private agencies.

If you receive a scholarship, grant, or other aid from a source other than the College, you must report the funds to the Office of Financial Aid.  These "outside scholarships" will normally reduce the amount your family pays and the amount of any need-based grant offered by the College. 

College Board: General information about many aspects of higher education: preparing for college, taking the SAT, selecting a college, etc. 

Federal Student Aid: Comprehensive information from the U.S. Department of Education, including  federal aid programs, common terms to know, tax benefits, links to state aid programs, and even a college locator to help you find the college that matches the criteria you are looking for! 

FinAid: The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid: Information on a variety of financial aid-related topics.

Funding Your Education: Introductory information about federal financial aid programs, including federal grants, loans, and student employment. Intended for high school students and their parents.  En Espanol.

Glossary of Acronyms and Terms:  If you are a bit confused by all of the terminology used with financial aid, here is a place to start.

Illinois Student Assistance Commission: A wealth of information about state-based aid programs. Intended for high school students, current college students, and parents. 

Mapping Your Future: This site provides information for those from junior high through college and for parents. It includes information about career planning, selecting a school, paying for college, and more. 

Outside Scholarships:  This page identifies scholarships and scholarship sources we are aware of which originate from a place other than Lake Forest.