Planning tools & resources
Preparing for school
- FinAid.org - Calculators for costs, savings and aid
- Michigan Student Financial Aid - State of Michigan resources
- Student Loans: Avoiding Deceptive Offers - Federal Trade Commission
Federal Student Aid resources
Your money
Budgeting
- Smart About Money - Money management tips
Money management
- MyMoney.gov - U.S. government help from 20 federal agencies
Your credit
Credit bureaus & credit scores
- Annual Credit Report - The official site for a free credit report
- Equifax - One of the three major credit reporting agencies
- Experian - One of the three major credit-reporting agencies
- Understanding Your Credit Score - Free credit education booklets
Credit card advice & calculators
- Consumer Protection - U.S. FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection
Identity theft
- Federal Trade Commission - Deter, detect, and defend against identity theft
- Cyber Security - US Computer Emergency Readiness Team
Your future
Career planning
- Occupational Outlook Handbook - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- BLS Information - Wages by Area and Occupation
Loan forgiveness, cancellation and discharge
- Department of Education - Forgiveness and cancellation a student loan
Loan repayment calculators
- Federal Loan Repayment Calculators - For various repayment plans
Loan status information
- Federal Ombudsman Department - Help with resolving disputes
- Studentaid.gov
Taxes
- IRS - Internal Revenue Service
- WSU 1098-T - Information about the 1098-T tax credit