Helpful Links

College Board
Find general information about planning for college, scheduling and taking College Board aptitude tests, college search tips, applying to colleges, and paying for your college education. Also provides Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) estimator.

College Toolkit
College Toolkit is one-stop resource for life after high school allowing students to find and apply for scholarships, search through a database of more than 4,000 colleges, and explore 900 careers all in one location. It is one of the most comprehensive sites for life after high school... and everything on the site is free for students to use!

Dollars for Scholars
Check out Dollars for Scholars to find general information about planning for college, scheduling and taking College Board aptitude tests, college search tips, applying to colleges, and paying for your college education. Also provides Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) estimator.

Financial Aid Organization
www.finaid.org is a comprehensive collection of information about student financial aid, including calculators.

Active Duty Health Professions Loan Repayment Program
http://www.goarmy.com/amedd/nurse/corps_benefits.jsp Provides up to $50,000 repayment on qualified educational loans in exchange for active duty service in the U.S. Army.

America Reads
At more than 1100 colleges and universities, students earn financial aid by tutoring children and families in reading. MVNU supports and participates in The America Reads Challenge by placing work-study eligible student tutors in community schools where they help elementary school children improve their reading skills. Learn more about The America Reads Challenge at their website.

Budget Calculator
Estimate your income and expenses and determine your financial need for the school year using this interactive budget calculator.

The Bureau of Health Professions
http://www.hrsa.gov/help/healthprofessions.htmThe financial aid page offers a useful introduction to all financial assistance programs under the Health Resources and Services Administration.

Department of Education
Visit the United States Department of Education’s website to learn how the federal government is promoting educational excellence for you and all students across the USA. This site offers extensive information on preparing for college, applying for aid to pay for it, and other educationally related subjects.

Department of Education Personal Identification Number (PIN)
Use the PIN website to apply for a PIN, request a copy of your established PIN, change your PIN, or update your PIN information. Also learn how you can use your PIN to access your federal financial aid information on the web and “sign” your federal financial aid forms electronically.

Federal Tax Benefits
Learn about educationally related tax benefits in IRS Publication 970. For links to the IRS forms, also visit IRS Website for students.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
The FAFSA opens the door to the financial aid process for federal financial aid, need-based state programs, MVNU programs, and even some need-based scholarships. Use the Pre-Application Worksheet to assist you in filling out your FAFSA application on the Web.

Government Contacts
If you have questions, concerns, or you want to write your Federal congressional or senate representative, please refer to: www.congress.org.

The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA)
http://www.nbna.org/scholarship.htm Offers a variety of scholarships, including the Student Nurse of the Year award to an NBNA member in pursuit of a baccalaureate or other advanced nursing degree.

National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)
Use the NSLDS website and your PIN to make inquiries about your Title IV loans and/or Pell grants. The site displays information on your loan and/or grant amounts, outstanding balances, loan statuses, and disbursements. The Glossary of Terms contains information on terms relating to loans and grants.

Nursing Educational Loan Repayment Program (NELRP)
The NELRP offers registered nurses substantial assistance to repay educational loans in exchange for service in eligible facilities located in areas experiencing a shortage of nurses.

Scholarship Help
The goal of scholarshiphelp.org is to educate students about scholarship access and the necessary requirements for achieving maximum financial aid. In addition, they provide information free of charge to help students avoid scholarship scam artists and misleading authors who promise "secrets" to what is essentially publicly available information. Contact Email: info@scholarshiphelp.org.

Selective Service
Males between 18 – 25 years of age, learn how to register with the Selective Service to be eligible for financial aid.

Social Security Administration (SSA)
Visit the SSA website to learn how to apply for a valid Social Security Number or how to correct your name and/or birth date information with the SSA.

Student Financial Aid Ombudsman
The Student Financial Aid Ombudsman works with student loan borrowers to informally resolve loan disputes and problems.

Student Gateway
Also supported by the United States Department of Education, the Student Gateway to US Government is a tremendous resource for students. The site provides additional links and information about topics such as: planning and paying for higher education, career development, community and military service, travel tips, and other government agencies and departments.

Student Portal
If you are a student attending elementary school, junior/high school, college or graduate school, the Student Portal is the "one stop shopping link" to education beyond high school. If you are a returning student, international student, parent, or counselor, this website also has information for you.

Veterans Affairs
Sponsored by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, this website describes the education benefits available through the Veterans Administration.