Tools

Student Aid Tools for College Money Management
Aid Tracking Worksheet
keep track of your student aid resources by type, aid provider, amount, contact information, etc. It will be valuable information to have each year when you apply for additional aid. Plus, you will have the information available when it’s time to consolidate your student loans upon graduation.

Type: Excel worksheet. FREE download. No registration required.

Budget Planning
build a budget plan for each academic year.  Your budget reviews college costs, financial aid sources and your running cash position.  The budget will help plan and manage your money needs for each year.

Type: Excel worksheet. FREE download. No registration required.

Student Aid Map
print this 1-page map the summarizes your college financial aid options. Simply follow the path for scholarships, grants, aid steps, state aid, student loans, private loans, and other aid resources.

Type: PDF file. FREE download. No registration required.

College Aid Tally Sheet
convenient 1-page sheet that adds up your college costs and financial aid resources. Keep tabs on costs and the amount of aid you have to go to college - plus aid sources when you need extra funds.

Type: PDF file. FREE download. No registration required.

Student Financial Aid Charts
summary aid charts for grade-level students.  Summarizes all available student aid options:

Type: PDF charts. FREE download. No registration required.

Student Loans Pros and Cons
before you borrow money, get the facts about the advantages and disadvantages of student loan programs.

Type: PDF chart. FREE download. No registration required.

College Cost Comparison Worksheet
use this worksheet to compare colleges side-by-side.  Compare entrance requirements, costs, aid packages, and all other related college information.  Use the comparisons to select the right college.

Type: Excel worksheet. FREE download. No registration required.

College Moving Checklist
complete item list and needs for moving to college.  It lists what you will need to set up your home away from home.  Use the list to help pack and plan your college move.

Type: PDF checklist. FREE download. No registration required.

College Daily Spending Sheets
you can use your cell phone, PDA or these note-pad spending sheets to keep track of your daily spend.  This helps you keep and maintain a college budget.  The spending sheets are segmented by month and spending type.

Type: PDF sheets. FREE download. No registration required.

Salary Wizard
link to salary.com to view salary levels of certain professionals in select areas.  Use the wizard to determine what to expect when you graduate.

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