Below are a number of sources outside the University that offer valuable financial aid information.

Federal School Code     002325

Information from the U.S. Government U.S. Department of Education's Student Financial Assistance Site.  The Department of Education's main site for student aid information. U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education. General information on student aid with links to other resources. Think College Early.  A U.S. Department of Education site on planning for college (geared toward 6th, 7th, and 8th graders and their parents). Students.gov.  A student gateway to the U.S. government -- contains student aid links. AmeriCorps: The national service program that allows people of all ages and backgrounds to help pay for their education in exchange for a year of service. college.gov: Information and resources about planning, preparing, and paying for postsecondary education Department of Veterans Affairs: Provides information on educational benefits for veterans and their children. Montgomery GI Bill:  This site explains government-sponsored education benefits for veterans, active duty military personnel, and their families. Office of the Inspector General:  Information on fraud, scholarship scams, and identity theft. Information from Other Sources ACT website:  Includes special sections for students and parents.  Information on how to choose a college, understanding financial aid, and exploring career choices. Air Force ROTC at U-M Army ROTC at U-M Collegeboard.com: Information on applying to college and learning about financial aid. FinAid -- The Financial Aid Information Page: A comprehensive resource guide to the world of student financial aid. Information for Parents on Saving for College: From the Financial Aid Information Page -- Includes prepaid tuition plans, savings plan designer, and college cost projector. Michigan Education Trust: The Michigan Education Trust (MET) program allows parents, grandparents and others to prepurchase undergraduate tuition.  MI Student Aid:  Information from the State of Michigan about financial aid. National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators: Financial aid tips and advice for students and parents from this national organization. U-M Naval ROTC NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student Athlete Protecting Against Identity Misrepresentation and Theft at the University of Michigan Saving for College - Information about college savings plans such as 529 plans and Coverdell education savings accounts.