Internet Resources
This is a collection of hand-picked links to great money management resources.
- Student Loan Borrower Assistance Project
- National Consumer Law Center’s Student Loan Borrower Assistance Project is a resource for borrowers, their families, and advocates representing student loan borrowers. This site is for people who already have student loans and want to know more about their options and rights. The Student Loan Borrower Assistance Web site also includes information on avoiding and getting out of default, dealing with collections agencies, and more.
- Bankrate.com
- Bankrate.com is an amazing website that can serve as a great starting point for anyone looking for information about loans, investments, and insurance. The website also features a unique mix of calculators that figure things such as whether or not the distance you drive for cheaper gas is worth the lower price. Check out the glossary of over 1500 financial terms!
- Bloomberg.com
- Bloomberg.com provides financial data on demand. Bloomberg's founding vision in 1981 was to create an information-services, news and media company that provides business and financial professionals with the tools and data they need on a single, all-inclusive platform.
- Mapping Your Future
- This website is the perfect starting place for new college students. It is homepage for students who need to complete entrance and exit counseling for Stafford and Perkins loans. Additionally, the website features tons of financial information for everyone from middle and high school students to graduate students.
- NSLDS.ED.GOV
- See your full federal loan history, with lender information.
The National Student Loan Data System is the U.S. Department of Education’s central database for student aid. NSLDS receives data from schools, guaranty agencies, the Direct Loan program, and other Department of ED programs. NSLDS Student Access provides a centralized, integrated view of Title IV loans and grants so that recipients of Title IV Aid can access and inquire about their Title IV loans and/or grant data. - Salary.com
- Have you ever wondered how much doctors really makes? Salary.com provides a comprehensive list of possible careers and their corresponding median salaries. Students can search for salaries based on city and state averages. There is also a cost of living calculator which shows adjustments for cost of living and compensation when comparing two cities.