Home / Parent Resources Parent Resources Planning for a college education shouldn't be keeping you up at night. We've put together a collection of college planning resources to help you rest easier, including guidelines on when to save and how much, how to choose a savings plan that's right for you, plan ratings, and information on other programs and services such as applying for financial aid. Articles Tools and Calculators Educational Links State of Connecticut Resources Family Fun Articles BabyCenter Saving for college: Why 529 plans are so popular SmartMoney The College-Savings Superpage Rating the State 529 Plans Tools and Calculators Savings Calculator See how well your savings are keeping up and how your investment returns compare to a taxable account. COOL College Opportunities Online Locator A direct link to nearly 7,000 colleges and universities in the United States that includes information on tuitions, eligible educational institutions, and Title IV participation. Counselor-O-Matic The Princeton Review's search engine combines academic and extracurricular history with preferences to help you find the college that's right for you. Comparison Chart Review how CHET compares to other savings options. Frequently Asked Questions Educational Links ACT America's most widely accepted college entrance exam, ACT's website provides educational and career planning for students and teachers Saving for College Includes information about 529 plans and other ways to save and pay for college College Board Delivers programs and services in college admissions (i.e. SAT), guidance, assessment, financial aid, and enrollment. The Princeton Review Includes tools and information to help students find the right college or grad school College Savings Plan Network An affiliate to the National Association of State Treasurers, which acts as a clearinghouse for information on existing college savings programs. Financial Aid Includes guide to saving for college Federal Student Aid Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, provides financial aid to millions of postsecondary students. Also develops, distributes and processes the FAFSA http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ Free Application for Federal Student Aid web site Mapping Your Future Site for students and families with information on financial strategies, career options and college planning TIAA-CREF Includes information on the range of college savings options available through TIAA-CREF. For all products offered by TIAA-CREF, visit our home page. U.S. Department of Education Includes information and planning resources for students, parents and educators Connecticut Student Loan Foundation (CSLF) A non-profit agency which administers, guarantees, finances, and services student loans within the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) and other alternative student loan programs. State of Connecticut Resources Office of the Connecticut State Treasurer Connecticut Department of Higher Education Connecticut Student Loan Foundation   PDF files require the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. Get it here.

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