Other Financial Aid Options

Additional resources are available to assist you in financing a college education such as a saving plan or 529 plan. Below are links and information to help assist in the planning ahead of a college education.

Savings Plans:

 www.collegeadvantage.com

• Dedicated to information about Ohio's 529 Plan and tax advantages.

www.studentaid.org

• Features information on savings plans, tax benefit information, and the Award Package Comparison Worksheet. Operated by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA).

www.savingforcollege.com

• Designed to help families learn about different types of college savings plans, including the 529 Plan, IRAs, and Mutual Funds, and it also includes information for grandparents.

Additional Resources:

www.collegeboard.com

• Features a parent section that has a wide variety of resources such as financial aid calculators, scholarship searches, and loan information.

www.finaid.org

• Information regarding basic financial aid, as well as military aid and various customized financial aid calculators. Also features an "Ask the Aid Advisor" section where you can e-mail a financial aid advisor and get answers to specific questions.