Western Illinois University: Macomb Campus

Tools

• 7 Easy Steps to the FAFSA Video Tutorial
• IRS Data Retrieval Video Tutorial
• WIU Semester Budgeting Spreadsheet
• 2013 Expense Schedule & Cash Flow Forecaster
• Monthly Budget Spreadsheet
• WIU Informational Handouts

Cost/Budgeting Calculators

• WIU Net Price Calculator
• WIU Cost Estimator
• Budget Calculator (Mapping Your Future)
• Savings Plan Calculator (FinAid)
• Cost of Living Calculator (CNN Money)

Loan Calculators

• Repayment Estimator (Federal Student Aid)
• Calculating a Manageable Debt Load (FinAid)
• Debt/Salary Wizard (Mapping Your Future)
• College Loan Repayment Calculator (CollegeIllinois!)
• Loan Repayment Calculator (FinAid)
• Consolidation Payment Calculator (CollegeIllinois!)

Federal/State Links

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• FAFSA on the Web Worksheet
• Federal Student Aid on the Web
• National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)
• Financial Awareness Counseling Tool (FACT)
• The Guide to Federal Student Aid (Funding Education Beyond High School)
• Guidance for Borrowers with Defaulted Direct Loans
• Occupational Outlook Handbook

• College Illinois! – Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)
• College Illinois! Prepaid Tuition Program

Other Links

• USA Funds Life Skills - Financial Education
• 10 Steps to Financial Fitness
• Mapping Your Future
• WIU Cash Course
• How to Spot Scholarship Scam
• National Student Clearinghouse
• Tax Breaks for Higher Education