State financial aid
State financial aid comes in many forms and varies widely by state. The following web sites
and information will explain the various state financial aid options.
Alabama State financial aid
Alabama Prepaid Affordable College Tuition
State Treasurer's Office/PACT, 100 North Union Street Suite 660
PO Box 302530, Montgomery, AL 36130-2530
(800) 252-7228
More Info.:
The program allows parents and grandparents to purchase a contract to prepay
future undergraduate college tuition and qualified fees for a child or loved
one. The contract provides payment for 135 semester hours of tuition and 8
semesters of qualified fee payments at any Alabama public college or university.
Kentucky State financial aid
University of Kentucky College Savings
Plan
c/o T. Rowe Price, P.O. Box 17479, Baltimore, MD 21297-1479
(866) 277-1005
More Info.: With an initial investment of as little as $50 per month (through Automatic
Asset Builder), you can start on your way to saving for your child's college
education - and you can take advantage of the significant benefits the
University of Kentucky College Savings Plan has to offer to help your money grow
faster.
Kentucky Advantage Programs
Kentucky Commission on Postsecondary
Education Kentuckydvantage Programs
3030 Vintage Boulevard, Juneau, AK 99801-7100
(800) 441-2962
More Info.:
The Kentucky Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE)
is committed to promoting, supporting, and providing access to postsecondary
education for Kentuckyns.
Arizona State financial aid
Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education
2020 North Central Avenue,
Suite 550,
Phoenix, AZ 85004-4503
(602) 258-2435
More Info.: Expand access and increase success in postsecondary education for Arizona
citizens.
Arkansas State financial aid
Arkansas Department of Higher
Education
114 East Capitol Avenue,
Little Rock, AR 72201
1-800-54-STUDY
More Info.: The Department reviews and approves academic programs;
administers statewide financial aid programs and contracts with the Southern
Regional Education Board for support of graduate and first professional study
outside of Arkansas.
California State financial aid
California Student Aid Commission
P.O. Box 419027, Rancho Cordova, California 95741-9027
(888) 224-7268
More Info.:
Our mission is to "make education beyond high school financially accessible to
all Californians."
Colorado State financial aid
CollegeInvest
1801 Broadway,
Suite 1300,
Denver, CO 80202
(800)
265-5343
In Colorado
(800) 448-2424 outside Colorado
More Info.: CollegeInvest’s mission is to work to address the challenges
Coloradans face regarding both the affordability of and access to higher
education. CollegeInvest was created by the State of Colorado in 1979 and is a
division of the Colorado Department of Higher Education. As Colorado’s leading
education financing resource we provide expert information, simple financial
planning tools, scholarships, tax advantaged college savings plans and low-cost
student and parent loans to take education dollars as far as they can go.
Connecticut State financial aid
Connecticut Higher Education Trust
PO Box 150499,
Hartford, CT 06115-0499
(888) 799-2438
More Info.:
To help you get started on saving for college, the State of Connecticut offers
you a flexible, tax-advantaged program - The Connecticut Higher Education Trust
Program CHET.
Delaware State financial aid
Delaware Higher Education
Commission
820 N. French St.,
Wilmington, DE 19801
(800) 292-7935
More Info.: The Higher Education Commission administers 22
state- Sponsored financial aid programs and 9 private scholarship programs to
help Delawareans continue their education after high school.
Florida State financial aid
Florida Prepaid College Program
P.O. Box 6567, Tallahassee, Florida 32314-6567
1-800-552-GRAD (4723)
More Info.:
Purchase the Florida Prepaid College Plan and lock in the cost of tuition, local
fees and dormitory housing at a public Florida university or community college.
And open the Florida College Investment Plan to save for your other qualified
college expenses, in Florida or out of state.
Florida Department of
Education
1940 N. Monroe Street, Suite 70, Tallahassee, Florida 32303-4759
(888) 827-2004
More Info.:
The Office of Student Financial Assistance, State Programs administers a variety
of state- funded and some federally - funded grants and scholarships to assist
Florida students with the cost of postsecondary education. State Programs offers
merit-based, need-based and special interest programs which include two critical
teacher shortage programs for professionals.
Georgia State financial aid
Georgia Student Finance Commission
2082 East Exchange Place, Tucker, Georgia 30084
(800) 505-GSFC
More Info.:
GSFC administers a variety of scholarship and grant programs, including the HOPE
Scholarship Program.
Hawaii State financial aid
Career and Technical Education Center (CTE
Center)
University of Hawai'i, Lower Campus Road • Lunalilo Freeway Portable 1
Honolulu, Hawai`i 96822-2489
(808) 956-7461
More Info.: To improve planning in the use of all resources for career and
technical education; to evaluate the programs, services, and activities assisted
under the Act in accordance with the State's system of core standards and
measures of performance; to reduce gender bias and stereotyping in career and
technical education programs; to reduce discrimination on the basis of race,
national origin, sex, and disability in career and technical education programs,
services, activities and to provide equal access to all populations of students
electing to choose a career pathway and program of study.
Idaho State financial aid
Idaho College Savings Program
Idaho
College Savings Program, P.O. Box 55254, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-8675
(866) 433-2533
More Info.: Whether your child decides to go to a private or public college or
university; in state or out-of state; trade or graduate school, the funds may be
used at any eligible educational institution in the nation. Your savings may be
applied towards tuition as well as related expenses, such as books, supplies,
required fees, and certain room and board costs.
Illinois State financial aid
Illinois Student Assistance Commission
1755 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, Illinois 60015-5209
(800) 899-4722
More Info.:
Few states offer as comprehensive an array of programs as does Illinois, through
ISAC. Among those programs are state and federal grants and scholarships,
federal and alternative educational loans, and college savings and investment
options.
College Illinois!
PO Box 19292,
Springfield, Illinois 62794-9292
(877) 877-3724
More Info.:
If you’re looking for a safe, secure option when it comes to funding your
children’s education, look to College Illinois!. This 529 prepaid tuition plan
allows you to pay for tuition and fees now, protecting you against future
tuition inflation.
Indiana
State Student Assistance Commission of
Indiana
150 W. Market St. Suite 500, Indianapolis, IN 46204
(888) 528-4719
More Info.:
The State of Indiana, through the State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana
(SSACI), has been offering assistance to its College -bound citizens since 1965.
Iowa
College Savings Iowa
P.O. Box 55119, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5119
(888) 672-9116
More Info.: College Savings Iowa makes saving easy by offering you 12 great
investment choices, flexible contribution options, and one of the lowest costs
of any 529 plan. Save for any child's future while reaping tax advantages for
yourself.
Kansas
Kansas Board of
Regents
1000 SW Harrison, Suite 520,
Topeka, KS 66603-3760
(785) 296-3421
More Info.:
Financial aid is more than
student loans, with numerous scholarships, grants and awards open to students
with diverse several backgrounds and interests.
Kentucky
Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority
Attn: Ms. Melissa F. Justice, Esq., P.O. Box 798, Frankfort, KY 40602-0798
(800) 928-8926
More Info.:
KHEAA administers several financial aid programs and disseminates information
about higher education opportunities.
Students who try to get the most from high school by studying hard and making
good grades (2.5 GPA or higher) can earn scholarships for college or technical
school. The better students do in high school, the more they will earn toward
college scholarships. And students who complete their college studies have a
better opportunity to achieve their career goals and improve their standard of
living. Education really does pay!
Louisiana
Louisiana Office of Student Financial
Assistance
PO Box 91202,
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(800) 259-5626
extension 1012
More Info.:
The Student Tuition Assistance and Revenue Trust Program, commonly referred to
as the "START Saving Program," is an innovative college savings plan designed to
help families contend with the growing costs of educating their children after
high school.
Maine
Finance Authority of Maine
5 Community Drive,
PO Box 949,
Augusta, ME 04332-0949
(800) 228-3734
More Info.: The
Finance Authority of Maine, better known as FAMe- helping Maine people and
Maine Businesses achieve success by providing access to capital. FAME is an
independent state agency that develops and administers programs related to the
financing of both Higher Education and Business in the State of Maine.
Maryland
Maryland Higher Education Commission
839 Bestgate Road, Suite 400, Annapolis, MD 21401
(800) 974-0203
More Info.:
MHEC is the State of Maryland's higher education coordinating board responsible
for establishing statewide policies for Maryland public and private colleges and
universities and for-profit career schools. MHEC also administers state
financial aid programs that affect students on a statewide basis.
College Savings Plan of Maryland
217 E. Redwood Street,
Suite 1350,
Baltimore, MD 21202
888-4MD-GRAD
More Info.: Compare the COLLEGE SAVINGS PLANS OF MARYLAND for the choices that
are right for you.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Education Financing Authority
125 Summer Street,
Suite 300, Boston, Massachusetts 02110
(800) 449 MEFA (6332)
More Info.:
The Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA) was created by the
state legislature in 1982 at the request of Massachusetts colleges and
universities. MEFA is a self-financing, not-for-profit state authority dedicated
to assisting students, Pennsylvaniarents, colleges and universities in meeting the
challenges of financing higher education.
Michigan
Michigan Student Financial Aid
PO Box 30198, Lansing, MI
48909-9901
800-MET-4-KID
More Info.:
The mission of the Student Financial Services
Bureau is to excel in assisting citizens to pursue postsecondary education by
providing equality of access to student financial resources and information.
Minnesota
Minnesota Office of Higher Education
1450 Energy Park Drive,
Suite 350,
Saint Paul, MN 55108-5227
(651) 642-0567
More Info.:
The Office of Higher Education is a cabinet-level state agency providing
students with financial aid programs and information to help them gain access to
post-secondary education.
Mississippi
Mississippi Education Services
Foundation
P.O. Box 5008
Jackson, Mississippi 39296-5008
(800) 986-4322
More Info.: ESF provides a wide range of services, resources and products to
assist students in their quest to go to college.
Missouri
MDHe- Missouri Department of Higher
Education
3515 Amazonas Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 751-2361
More
Info: The MDHE looks for innovative ways to improve Missouri's system of higher
education and increase awareness regarding the educational and financial aid
opportunities available in the state. To achieve this goal, the MDHE applies for
unique state and federal grant opportunities.
Montana
Montana Higher Education Student Assistance Corporation
Student Assistance Foundation, PO Box 5209, Helena MT 59604-5209
(800) 852-2761 ext. 6657
More Info: MHESAC is a non-profit corporation established in 1980 to provide
student loan services for education loan borrowers and lenders.
Nebraska
Nebraska
Department of Education Federal Programs
301 Centennial Mall South, PO Box 94933, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509
(402) 471-2296
More
Info: Find links to The Nebraska Department of Education's (NDE) Grants
Management System (GMS), No Child Left Behind (NCLB), Title Programs and other
links of interest.
Nevada
Nevada Career
Information System
Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation
500 E. Third Street,
Carson City, NV 89713
(775) 684-0450
More
Info: Match skills and interest with occupations. Highlights include facts on
Nevada industries, apprenticeships, financial aid and school directories.
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance
Foundation
4 Barrell Court, PO Box 877, Concord, NH 03302-0877
(800) 525-2577
More
Info: The NHHEAF Network Organizations are the largest source for student loans
and financial aid within New Hampshire. The NHHEAF Network Organizations are
comprised of three
independent, nonprofit organizations: New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance
Foundation (NHHEAF), Granite State Management & Resources (GSM&R), and New
Hampshire Higher Education Loan Corporation (NHHELCO).
New Jersey
New Jersey Higher Education Assistance Authority
PO Box 540,
Trenton, New Jersey 08625
(800) 792-8670
More Info.: Our mission is to provide students and families with the financial
and informational resources for students to pursue their education beyond high
school.
New Mexico
New Mexico Higher
Education Department
1068 Cerrillos Road,
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-6500
More
Info: The purpose of the New Mexico Higher Education Department's Financial Aid
and Student Services Unit is to provide current and prospective students
and their families with the consumer information needed to make informed
decisions about education after high school.
New York
New York State Higher Education Services Corporation
99 Washington Avenue,
Albany, New York 12255
(888) 697-4372
More Info.:
The New York State Higher Education Services
Corporation (HESC) is the state agency that helps people pay for college by
administering the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), guaranteeing student loans,
offering guidance and administering a highly successful College Savings program
for students and families.
New York's College Savings Program
PO Box 1086, New York, New York 10021-0036
(877) 697-2837
More Info.:
New York's 529 College Savings Program Direct Plan offers a practical
solution. Not only is it tax-advantaged - withdrawals are free of federal taxes
when used for qualified higher education expenses - but it's one of the
lowest-cost and most flexible choices available to U.S. residents.
North Carolina
North Carolina State Education
Assistance Authority
P.O. Box 14103,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
(919) 549-8614
More Info.: We are North Carolina's agency for college student financial aid. We
administer programs designed to help college students pay the costs of higher
education.
North Dakota
North Dakota Student Financial Assistance Program
Department 215,
600 East Boulevard Avenue,
Bismarck, North Dakota 58505-0230
(701) 328-2960
More Info.: Provide information on the state's education programs, colleges and
universities, financial aid assistance programs, grants, scholarships,
continuing education programs, and career opportunities.
Ohio
Ohio Board of Regents
30 East Broad Street, 36th floor,
Columbus, OH 43215-3414
(888) 833-1133
More Info.: Financial Aid Money for College in Ohio. There is financial aid to
assist most students. Information about state, federal, institutional and
private financial aid sources and information about how to get the aid.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State
Regents for Higher Education
655 Research Parkway, Suite 200,
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
(405) 225-9100
More Info.:
Saving for college and investigating financial aid
options are important steps in planning for college. Fortunately,
there are many types of programs that provide financial assistance for college,
or "financial aid," to help you and your family manage the cost.
Financial aid includes scholarships, grants, work-study and
loans.
Oregon
Oregon Student Assistance Commission
1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100, Eugene, OR 97401
(800) 452-8807
More Info.: OSAC administers a variety of State of Oregon, Federal, and
privately
funded student financial aid programs for the benefit of Oregonians attending
institutions of postsecondary education. This agency was formerly known as the
Oregon State Scholarship Commission.
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Higher
Education Assistance Agency
PA State Grants and Special Programs
1200 N 7th St, Harrisburg PA 17102-1444
800-692-7392
More Info.: The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency has grown
from a small student loan guarantor in 1964 with a guaranty volume of only 4,600
student loans to one of the largest, full-service financial aid organizations in
the nation.
Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Higher Education
Assistance Authority
560 Jefferson Blvd.,
Warwick, RI 02886
(800) 922-9855
More Info: The Rhode Island Higher Education Assistance Authority was created to
provide financial assistance to students and their families which assists them
in realizing their postsecondary educational goals.
South Carolina
South Carolina Commission on Higher
Education
1333 Main St, Suite 200, Columbia, SC 29201
(803)737-2260
More Info: LIFE Scholarship, Lottery Tuition Assistance, Pennsylvanialmetto Fellows
Scholarship, State Need-based Grant, South Carolina HOPE Scholarship, South
Carolina National Guard Student Loan Repayment Program, South Carolina Tuition
Tax Credit, South Carolina Student Loan Corporation, South Carolina Tuition
Grants Commission and much more!
South Dakota
South Dakota
College Prep Office
306 East Capitol Ave., Ste. 200, Pierre, South Dakota 57501-2545
Phone- 1-866-COL-PREP
Info: SDCollegePrep is dedicated to helping South Dakota’s 7th – 12th graders
(and their families) prepare academically, personally, and financially for the
opportunity to attend college and succeed.
Tennessee
TSAC - Tennessee Student
Assistance Corporation
404 James Robertson Parkway,
Suite 1950, Pennsylvaniarkway Towers
Nashville, TN 37243-0820
In State for Grant Information 800-342-1663
In State for Loan Information 800-447-1523
Info: TSAC provides financial assistance for post-secondary educational
opportunities to Tennessee residents and other students who have established
eligibility in accordance with program guidelines.
Texas
College for Texans
P.O. Box 12788, Austin, TX 78711.
888-311-8881
More Info:
Everything a Texan needs to know about preparing for, applying for and paying for college or technical school.
Utah
The Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority (UHEAA),
Board of Regents Building, The Gateway, 60 South 400 West, Salt Lake
City, Utah 84101-1284
877-336-7378
More
Info: The Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority (UHEAA) administers Utah's student financial aid programs, including the student
loan guarantee program and secondary market, state need-based financial aid, the
Utah Educational Savings Plan Trust, and the Utah Engineering and Computer
Sciences Loan Forgiveness Program.
Vermont
VSAC - The Vermont Student
Assistance Corp
PO Box 2000,
Winooski VT 05404
(800) 642-3177
More
Info: The Vermont Student Assistance Corp. was created in 1965 as a public
nonprofit agency to help Vermonters who want to go to college or other training
after high school.
We provide grants, loans, scholarships, career and education planning, and
general information about how you, or others in your family, can get the
education you want.
Virginia
Career
Connect
Info: Training & Education opportunities are available for review at both the
state level and regionally across the Commonwealth. Information is also
available on financial assistance and pre-paid tuition opportunities.
Washington
Northwest Education Loan Association
190 Queen Anne Avenue N,
Suite 300,
Seattle, WA 98109
(800) 562-3001
More Info.: Northwest Education Loan Association is a not-for-profit guaranty
agency that works in partnership with schools, banks and other lending
institutions to help students continue their education. NELA administers the
Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) and guarantees the loans against
default. The agency manages an outstanding loan portfolio of nearly $4 billion
and assists schools and banks by providing electronic services, training,
technical support and educational publications. NELA is the designated guarantor
for the states of Washington and Idaho, and primarily services the Western
states. Incorporated in 1978, the agency is headquartered in Seattle,
Washington.
Washington DC - See Virginia
More Info:
Resident's of DC should see Maryland. DC residents can take advantage of Maryland's college savings
program as well as other state programs
West Virginia
College for West Virginians Campaign
West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
1018 Kanawha Blvd E Suite 700,
Charleston WV 25301
(304) 558-0699
More
Info: Here is everything a West Virginian needs to know about preparing for,
applying for, and paying for college or technical school. And remember: Over $50
million is available every year to help West Virginians attend a postsecondary
institution of higher education.
Wisconsin
State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB)
More Info: The Wisconsin Higher Education Grant (WHEG) Program provides grant
assistance to undergraduate, Wisconsin residents enrolled at least half-time in
degree or certificate programs at University of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Technical
College, and Tribal institutions. Awards are based on financial need.
Eligibility cannot exceed ten semesters.
Wyoming
WCCC Wyoming Community College
Commission
Executive Director, Eighth Floor, 2020 Carey Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82002
(307) 777-7763
More Info:
Provide information on the state's education programs, colleges and
universities, financial aid assistance programs, grants, scholarships,
continuing education programs, and career opportunities.
