www.collegeview.com  - This site is full of information about college costs across the nation, as well as scholarship and financial aid. 
 
www.fafsa.ed.gov - This site is a direct line to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Apply as soon after January 1 as possible. College deadlines vary for this application. Be sure to check for them. Parents are strongly encouraged to apply for a PIN now so that it will be ready when you apply for the FAFSA.

www.window.state.tx.us/scholars - This site is a compendium of Texas colleges and a Financial Aid calendar. It provides financial aid, college costs for Texas colleges and universities, and more. It also provides information on the Texas Tomorrow Fund.

www.fastweb.com - A highly popular, customized financial aid search listing more than 300 references.

www.finaid.org - This site lists a variety of grants, scholarships, and consumer information.

www.ed.gov - Office of Student Financial Assistance

www.nasfaa.org - Financial aid tips for students, parents, and counselors

www.petersons.com - Scholarship search and other resources

www.salliemae.com - Financial tips for students, parents, and counselors

www.estudentloan.com - Private loan comparisons

 www.thecb.state.tx.us - Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

www.mycollegeguide.org - Guides to and information about colleges

www.collegenet.com

www.wiredscholar.com

www.scholarships.com