Admission Related
Common Application
www.commonapp.org
- Carnegie Mellon uses the Common Application exclusively
- Access the application and the Carnegie Mellon Supplement
- Submit application electronically or print out and mail hard copy
- Accepted by 225 colleges and universities
Educational Testing Services
www.ets.org
- Resources to aid in the college selection process
- Tips for parents
- Resources for international students
College Board
www.collegeboard.com
- Locate testing center near you
- Register for SAT, PSAT, AP tests, and CLEP tests
- Practice and review for standardized tests
- Tips on selecting colleges, navigating the application process and financing a college education
ACT Tests
www.act.org
- Locate a testing center near you
- Register for the ACT
- Test preparation resources
- Send scores to colleges and universities
- See how your scores compare to other recent graduates, nationwide
TOEFL
www.ets.org/toefl
- Register for the TOEFL
- Practice materials to prepare for the TOEFL
- Resources for international students
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
www.ielts.org
- Locate testing centers internationally
- Information regarding the structure of IELTS test
- Access IELTS application form and testing dates
- Obtain sample test materials
College of Fine Arts Audition and Portfolio Review
www.cmu.edu/admission/finearts
- Register for an audition or portfolio review
- Locate audition or portfolio review event near you
- Change registration time and/or date
- Access Carnegie Mellon audition and/or portfolio requirements
- Access supplementary documents necessary for audition or portfolio review
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Financial Aid Related
American Education Services
www.aessuccess.org
- Apply for Stafford or PLUS loan
- Student loan counseling
- Manage your student loan account
- Access deferment and forbearance options
FinAid—The Student Smart Guide to Financial Aid
www.finaid.org
- Information on the various kinds of student loans
- Instructions on filling out financial aid forms
- Calculate your college costs, loan payment and EFC
- Access free scholarship search
- Information on prepaid tuition and 529 college savings plans
PHEAA—Pennsylvania State Grant
www.pheaa.org
- Information on Pennsylvania’s state grant program
- View estimated state grant awards
- Access information for special programs available to Pennsylvania residents
- Information on loan forgiveness programs
You Can Deal With It
www.youcandealwithit.com
- Information on student loan repayment options
- Information on student loan consolidation
- Budget calculator to aid in planning expenses
- Access to free credit reports
- Credit card debt repayment calculator
Independent 529 Plan
www.independent529plan.org
- Gather more information regarding the Independent 529 Plan
- Open your own Independent 529 Plan
- Compare 529 plans with other college savings plans
- Access a list of colleges and universities that participate in 529 plans
- Calculate the amount of tuition a contribution to a 529 plan would purchase.
FastWeb
www.fastweb.com
- Free scholarship search
- Lists over $1 billion of scholarship opportunities
- Indicate field of interest and preferences in order to match scholarships to your specific needs
- Internship and job opportunity information available
- Access more information regarding colleges in which you are interested
Internal Revenue Service
www.irs.treas.gov
- File your taxes on-line for free
- Download tax forms
- Tax information specifically for students
- Calculate your federal income tax withholding
- Find out about tax law changes
Tuition Management Services
www.afford.com
- Information on the various financial aid options—savings plans, loans, grants
- Create a tailored plan to finance your education
- Access information on monthly payment plans for educational expenses
- Enroll in a payment plan
Fellowship Resource and Advising Center
www.cmu.edu/frac
- Description and links for available awards
- Upcoming deadlines for available awards
- Scholarship listings by field and class level
- Recommendations for other scholarship databases
- Tips on applying for awards
Selective Service System
www.sss.gov
- Regulations on registering for Selective Service
- Register for Selective Service online
- Verify your Selective Service registration
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