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Federal Information
Everything you've ever wanted to know about the Federal government, from the
Consumer Information Center to the U.S. Post Office is available from this
web site. Students.gov is an official U.S. government web site designed for college students and their families. Our mission is to provide you with easy access to information and resources from the U.S. government
- all the info you need, in one place, from all parts of the government.
Information about Federal programs is available in the guide Funding
Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid. You may
also telephone the Federal Student Aid Information Center at
1-800-4-FED-AID/TDD 1-800-730-8913 between the hours of 7 a.m. and
7 p.m. CST from Monday through Friday.
Beginning January 1, 1998, taxpayers may be eligible to claim the Hope
Scholarship Credit against their federal income taxes. The Hope Scholarship
Credit may be claimed for the qualified tuition and related expenses of each
student in the taxpayer's family who is enrolled at least half-time in one
of the first two years of postsecondary education and who is enrolled in a
program leading to an associate degree or certificate.
State of Illinois Information
Whether you're planning to go to college, are attending now, or have
recently graduated, College Zone can help you take all the right steps to
make your experiences and transitions go smoothly.
Transfer information
College Opportunities On-Line will help you compare potential transfer colleges.
For helpful information about selecting and paying for school, as well
as career planning, we recommend that you visit
Mapping Your Future.
Hope Scholarship
NASFAA.org You may qualify for a tax credit up to $1,500 for up to two years while you pursue your certificate or degree from John Wood Community College.
