Financial Aid: Links & Forms

Below are links to online Financial Aid resources. To see a list of related forms, please visit our forms page.

Links & Online Resources

• NetPartner - CIM's online financial aid system. Active applicants/current students use their NetPartner accounts to view their aid files and see receipt status of required documents.
  
  
• CIM Conservatory Catalog - Details pertaining to CIM's rules, regulations and policies for subjects related to Financial Aid and other things.
  
  
• FAFSA online - online FAFSA form (U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens only). The CIM FAFSA school code is 003031.
  
  
• FAFSA 4caster - Forecasts the aid you might qualify for. You will still need to submit the actual year-specific FAFSA once you apply to college.
  
  
• NSLDS (National Student Loan Data System) - Allows you to view your complete Federal loan and Pell Grant history.
  
  
• Financial Aid Overviews:
  
  • NASFAA Fact Sheet on financial aid
    
    
  • www.ed.gov
    
    
  • studentaid.ed.gov
    
    
  • www.finaid.org
    
    
  • mappingyourfuture.org/
    
    
  • Student Aid Handbook
  
  
  
• Eligibility Information - Explanation of Eligibility, Cost of Attendance, and Special Circumstances.
  
  
• Ohio Grant Aid - site for Ohio students and parents.
  
  
• Other States - Link to all states higher education offices/websites.
  
  
• Campus Partners - Services Federal Perkins Loans and CIM Loans.
  
  
• Direct Loan Servicing Center, including Entrance and Exit Counseling.
  
  
• Veterans Educational Benefits
  
  
• Identity Theft Protection
  
  
• Direct Loan Master Promissory Note Online - For Subsidized/Unsubsidized Direct Loans, PLUS Loans.
  
  
• Direct Loan Consolidations
  
  
• FERPA - Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
  
  
• Five-year calendar for CIM & Case.
  
  
• Federal Tax Information for Students: www.irs.gov/Individuals/Students and www.irs.gov/uac/Tax-Benefits-for-Education:-Information-Center
  
  
• Currency Conversion Calculator
  
  
• Direct Loan Borrowers Entrance Counseling Guide to complete Entrance Counseling (this is not the interactive online version, which is preferred) - print out last page and give to CIM Financial Aid Office to confirm you have completed the Counseling and understand your Rights and Responsibilities.
  
  
• CIM required public disclosure information as reported to IPEDS/National Center for Education Statistics.
  
  
• NASFAA Tax Benefits - guidance on Federal income tax relief for college expenses - the Hope Scholarship Tax Credit and the Lifetime Learning Tax Credit - as well as available tax deductions for tuition and fees.
  
  
• 2012 Higher Ed. Tax Benefits (PDF)
  
  
• Office of the Ombudsman - for dispute resolution regarding Federal student loans
  
  
• Financial Aid Resources for International Students:
  
  • eduPASS - guidance for international students who wish to pursue a postsecondary education in the U.S.
    
    
  • www.internationalstudent.com - a variety of resources for international students
    
    
  • www.globalslc.com - provides loans to international students
    
    
  • US Dept. of Education site for International students
    
    
  • www.internationalscholarships.com - List of available international scholarships
  
  
  
• Repaying Your Student Loans - US Government site explaining repayment options and steps to take so you won't get behind in payments or go into default.
  
  
• Direct Loans - US Dept. of Education's online home for Direct Loan information
  
  
• PIN Web Site The PIN (Personal Identification Number) serves as your identifier to let you access your personal information in various U.S. Department of Education systems.
  
  
• Saving for College:
  
  • NASFAA's State Savings Plan Summary Chart - basic information on state prepaid tuition plan and "529" savings plans
    
    
  • College Savings Plan Network - provides details on state savings plans.
    
    
  
  
  
• Debt Management:
  
  • StudentLoans.gov - Comprehensive Federal Financial Aid page. Includes link to Financial Awareness Counseling as well as other information on repaying your loans.
    
    
  • National Foundation of Credit Counseling - List of Consumer Credit Counseling Service offices, which provide counseling on credit, debt management, and budgeting.
    
    
  • Sally Mae - Award letter comparisons, budget worksheets, capitalized interest, prepayment savings, and loan repayment plans.
    
    
  • US Department of Education - An overview of Federal student loan repayment terminology and requirements
    
    
  • Free Credit Reports - Free credit reports from the three nationwide consumer reporting companies (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion).

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