CALCULATORS AND TOOLS

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Whether you're planning for higher education, trying to pick a college or graduate school, or simply looking for extra education tips, the Internet is an excellent resource. We've compiled the following links to make your online research easier.

Financial Aid Calculators

Budget Calculator
Estimate your college expenses and make a plan.

Tuition Cost Calculator
Find out what your next tuition bill could look like.

Federal Stafford Loan Repayment Calculator
Calculate estimated payment for your Stafford student loans.

Federal Consolidation Loan Repayment Calculator
Estimate your lowered monthly payment after consolidation.

Calculators from Practical Money Skills for Life^TM
Use the Credit Card Calculator to estimate the amount of interest you pay each month or the Travel calculator to discover how much you will need to get home for the holidays.

Financial Aid Tools

Practical Money Skills for Life^TM
This site provides you with valuable tools and resources to help you plan for college. Learn about saving and investing, budgeting, and your rights and responsibilities when maintaining credit.

whatsmyscore.org
Learn about the financial skills you will need as you head off to college. Find common mistakes that can lower your credit score, tips on how to improve your credit score, myths about credit, and how to get out of debt.

Students.gov
An official US government website where you can find helpful information on financial aid, grants, scholarships, internships, and student jobs.

Additional Resources
Publications, forms, and information to help you make educated decisions.