Financial Planning Tools
There are many resources and websites available to help you learn about managing your money and reducing your debt. We have listed a few for you to check out. Proper financial planning is just as important as selecting the right law school; both have a tremendous effect on your future happiness.
Loan Forgiveness & Repayment Programs
Student Loan Repayment Presentation
Civil Legal Assistance Attorney Repayment Program
Managing Your Money
http://bursar.nku.edu/cashiering/money.php
This website features processes, tips and planning tools to organize your expenses. Topics include making the most of your money, responsible borrowing, credit card smarts, balancing your checkbook and budgeting.
Heather Jarvis - http://askheatherjarvis.com/
Heather has contributed to student debt relief policy for the House Education Committee and others in Congress, and has dedicated her professional efforts to advancing public service loan forgiveness which allows recent graduates to dedicate their careers to the greater good. Heather leads efforts to establish and expand debt relief programs and to inform borrowers, schools, and employers about how to benefit from available debt relief programs.
FAFSA4caster
www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov
FAFSA4caster is a federal aid estimator that you can use before officially applying for aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This will provide you with an estimate of your Expected Family Contribution (EFC), which is an index that is used to determine the types of student aid and an estimated award amount you might qualify for.
Equal Justice Works
http://www.equaljusticeworks.org/resources/student-debt-relief/default
This website features student debt relief resources including the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and other resources and information on the College Cost Reduction & Access Act of 2007, the Higher Education Reauthorization and College Opportunity Act of 2008, and loan repayment assistance programs.
Access Group
http://www.accessgroup.org/
Access Group is a nonprofit student loan provider who has been assisting students with financing their education and navigating the student loan process for more than 25 years.
Sallie Mae
http://www.salliemae.com/before_college/before_college.htm
Learn about ways to plan for your education. Sallie Mae® is a provider of student loans and administrator of college savings plans, and primarily provides federal and private student loans for undergraduate and graduate students.
Department of Education
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/OtherFormsOfRepay.jsp
Discover more about repaying student loans.