Online Resources

Source: https://fas.ucsd.edu/resources/helpful-tools/online-resources/index.html Parent: https://fas.ucsd.edu/resources/helpful-tools/index.html

## Paying for UC

Financing your UC education is a partnership between you, your parents and UC.

## FAFSA

Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to apply for financial aid for college or grad school.

## Veterans Education Benefits

Access and manage your VA benefits and health care.

General Financial Aid Information

Grants

U.S. Department of Education: Grants
California Student Aid Commission
WebGrants for Students - Tools to manage your Cal Grant
Studentaid.gov - Track and manage your federal student loans and grants

Loans

U.S. Department of Education: Direct Loans
U.S. Department of Education: PLUS Loans
Studentaid.gov - Track and manage all your federal student loans and grants
Federal Student Loan Servicing - Make online payments, view your account balances and payment history, and more
Elm Resources - Access your bank loan information
FinAid student loan advisor - This online calculator estimates how much educational debt you can reasonably afford

Prepaid Educational Savings Plans

Golden State ScholarShare - (California's 529 plan)
The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid: Section 529 Plans

Financial Calculators and Planning

UC San Diego Campus Profile - includes information about fees and financial aid
Mapping Your Future - Financial wizards, calculators, and more
FinAid's Financial Calculators

Tax Information for Students and Parents

IRS Publication 970: Tax Benefits for Education - (or download the PDF); see section 1 for information about scholarships.
American Opportunity Tax Credit (PDF)
Tax Credits for Education Expenses

Tax Information for Scholarship Donors

UC San Diego's W-9 form
IRS Publication 970: Tax Benefits for Education - (or download the PDF); see section 1 for information about scholarships.