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Education/College - Websites

 

Information on federal and state financial aid programs - offers free scholarship searches and information

http://www.finaid.org/ 

 

U.S. Department of Education – Federal site for information on all Department of Education programs

http://www.ed.gov/

 

Illinois Student Assistance Commission - Information on state programs for Illinois

http://www.collegezone.com/

 

Iowa College Student Aid Commission – Information on state programs for Iowa

http://www.iowacollegeaid.org/

 

National Troops to Teachers –U.S. Department of Education and DoD program that helps eligible military personnel begin a new career as teachers in public schools

http://proudtoserveagain.com/

 

Illinois Troops to Teachers

http://iltroops.org

 

The web links above are neither an endorsement nor any sort of recommendation.  This information is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified attorney, tax adviser, financial adviser, or insurance agent.  The provided information does not endorse an organization or make guarantees.  The provided information is not a recommendation; clients are responsible for making their own decisions.

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Education/College - Information and Articles

 

 

Money 20061226 GI Bill for Spouses (Indef).doc

Money 2007- Fed Employee Scholarships Handbook 20070831.pdf

Money 20080422 IL Veterans Grant Form School Money.pdf

Money 20080422 IL Veterans Grant Handout School Money for Children.pdf

Money 20080422 IL Veterans Grant Handout School Money.pdf

Money 20080619 AMVET Scholarships for selelcted schools (indef).pdf

Money 20080825 Benedictine  U Offers Free Tuition for IL Iraq and Afghanistan Vets (Jul 2009).doc

Money 20081201 AER Scholarship Information 2009 Children and Spouses (Mar 2 09).doc

Money 20081224 NMFA Military Spouse Scholarships Available (Feb 1 09).doc

Money 20090401 ThanksUSA Scholarship for Active Duty Mil Families (15 May 09).doc

Money 20090513 Scholarship for Women Vets (June 1).pdf

Money 20090513 Paying for College Student Resource Guide 2008.pdf

Money 20090623 MyCAA Spouse Education and Training Funds (indef).pdf

Money 20090629 Student Loan Repayment Caps with Income Based Repayment (IBR).doc

Money 2010122 Scholarships Available for Spouses of Wounded or Fallen Service Members

Money 20100122 Financial Aid for Spouses of Service Members (Indef).pdf

10C2 Scholarships Spouses of Wounded and Fallen (Mar 1).doc

Money 20100310 AER Scholarship Deadline Extended until Aprill 1 2010 (Apr 1)

Money 20100218 MyCAA Operational Pause Announcement and Guidance 16 Feb 10 (Mar 1).doc
Money 20101203 RIA Women's Club Scholarship information for Club Members and Families (Jan 1 11).doc
Money 20101209 AER Scholarship Applications for 2011 Now Available On Line (Apr 1 11).doc
Money 20101214 IL CPAs Do Taxes for IL Deployed Service Personnel (Apr 15 11).pdf
Money 20101221 NDIA Announces Scholarship for 2011 (Mar 21 11).doc
Money 20110110 Spouse Scholarships announced from the National Military Family Assoc (Jan 31).doc

 

The provided information is a service of the Financial Readiness Center (FRC – Contractor Supported) of Army Community Service (ACS).  Clients and readers are responsible for making their own decisions on actions to take. 

  The information presented is neither an endorsement nor any sort of recommendation.  This information is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified attorney, tax adviser, financial adviser, or insurance agent.  The provided information does not endorse an organization nor make guarantees.  The provided information is not a recommendation; clients are responsible for making up their own decisions. 

  This information should not be considered an exclusion of other reputable, professional organizations, products or services.  Before making any financial commitment, consult the appropriate professional adviser. 

  The information is provided only for educating readers in order to broaden their knowledge of options that may be available.  For this educational purpose, the following information is provided.

Home Ownership Websites

 

Mortgage Payment Calculator for estimate of mortgage payments including taxes and insurance 

www.mortgageloan.com/calculator/

 

The web links above are neither an endorsement nor any sort of recommendation.  This information is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified attorney, tax adviser, financial adviser, or insurance agent.  The provided information does not endorse an organization or make guarantees.  The provided information is not a recommendation; clients are responsible for making their own decisions.

 

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Home Ownership Information & Articles

 

Money 20061226 IA Home Homeownership.pdf

Money 20061226 Iowa Mil Homeowner Assistance (Indef).doc

Money 20070330 How Much Mortgage can you Afford article(indef).doc

Money 20070514 IL State Veterans Home Loan Program Flyer.pdf

Money 20070514 IL State Veterans Home Loan Program News Release.pdf

Money 20071023 Asset$Illinois_Save for Downpayment to earn matching funds.doc

Money 20071012 Asset$Illinois Brochure for 1st time mil home buyers.pdf

Money 20090323 Article Relief for Military Homeowners in Stimulus Package (April 30 2010)

Money 20091001 DoD Homeowners Assistance Program Announcement.doc

Money 20091103 Foreclosure Prevention Classes in QCA (Dec 22 09).pdf

 

The provided information is a service of the Financial Readiness Center (FRC – Contractor Supported) of Army Community Service (ACS).  Clients and readers are responsible for making their own decisions on actions to take. 

  The information presented is neither an endorsement nor any sort of recommendation.  This information is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified attorney, tax adviser, financial adviser, or insurance agent.  The provided information does not endorse an organization nor make guarantees.  The provided information is not a recommendation; clients are responsible for making up their own decisions. 

  This information should not be considered an exclusion of other reputable, professional organizations, products or services.  Before making any financial commitment, consult the appropriate professional adviser. 

  The information is provided only for educating readers in order to broaden their knowledge of options that may be available.  For this educational purpose, the following information is provided. 

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Deployment Websites/Worksheets

 

Budgeting for Extended Absences (including deployments)  Here are two spreadsheets (MS Excel.xls) that you can view, print or download to help you prepare for extended absences.  One sheet lets you plan expenses based on who pays.  The other sheet lets you analyze income before, during and after deployments, and plan who pays what expenses with what money.

 

1 Extended Absence Financial Plan Analysis Worksheet 20051128.xls

 

1 Extended Absence Financial Plan Spending Plan Worksheet 20051128.xls

 

Special Pay that may come along with your deployment, for example: Hazardous Duty Pay, Hostile Fire Pay, etc.

http://www.military.com/benefits/military-special-pay

 

Savings Deposit Program The DOD Savings Deposit Program (SDP) was established to provide members of the uniformed services serving in a designated combat zones the opportunity to build their financial savings. See the DFAS site for the link to the latest SDP brochure http://www.dfas.mil/militarypay/woundedwarriorpay/savingsdepositprogramsdp.html

 

Combat Zone Tax Provisions  These items offer guidance on the tax relief provided for U.S. military and support personnel involved in military operations in a combat zone.   Also check with the Staff Judge Advocate Office for  information on Power of Attorney for Tax Filing or for filing extensions.

http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=107467,00.html

 

The web links above are neither an endorsement nor any sort of recommendation.  This information is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified attorney, tax adviser, financial adviser, or insurance agent.  The provided information does not endorse an organization or make guarantees.  The provided information is not a recommendation; clients are responsible for making their own decisions.

 

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Deployment Information & Articles

 

Money 20090402 Opportunity Illinois Loans for IL Guard and Reserve while Deployed (indef).doc

Money 20090403 Our Military Kids Support for Deployed Families (Indef).pdf

 

The provided information is a service of the Financial Readiness Center (FRC – Contractor Supported) of Army Community Service (ACS).  Clients and readers are responsible for making their own decisions on actions to take. 

  The information presented is neither an endorsement nor any sort of recommendation.  This information is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified attorney, tax adviser, financial adviser, or insurance agent.  The provided information does not endorse an organization nor make guarantees.  The provided information is not a recommendation; clients are responsible for making up their own decisions. 

  This information should not be considered an exclusion of other reputable, professional organizations, products or services.  Before making any financial commitment, consult the appropriate professional adviser. 

  The information is provided only for educating readers in order to broaden their knowledge of options that may be available.  For this educational purpose, the following information is provided. 

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Transition Websites/Worksheets

 

When changing your job, your location, your housing, your salary, your benefits or your household size it’s relevant to consider the financial impact of your decisions. 

 

Salary calculator – Thinking about taking a job in Chicago?  Find out how much more you would have to make to have the cost of living comparable to what you are earning currently. 

 

http://www.homefair.com/real-estate/salary-calculator.asp?dg=ns&cid=homefair&cc=1

 

Budgeting for Baby! -  Expecting a new arrival?  Here is a spreadsheet to help you plan your additional expenses (idea adopted from the Navy Relief Society’s “Baby Seabags” program)

 Baby Budget Generic Work Sheet 20100720.xls

 

The web links above are neither an endorsement nor any sort of recommendation.  This information is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified attorney, tax adviser, financial adviser, or insurance agent.  The provided information does not endorse an organization or make guarantees.  The provided information is not a recommendation; clients are responsible for making their own decisions.

 

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The information presented below is neither an endorsement nor any sort of recommendation.  This information is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified attorney, tax adviser, financial adviser, or insurance agent.  The provided information does not endorse an organization nor make guarantees.  The provided information is not a recommendation; clients are responsible for making up their own decisions.  This information should not be considered an exclusion of other reputable, professional organizations, products or services.  Before making any financial commitment, consult the appropriate professional adviser.  The information is provided only for educating readers in order to broaden their knowledge of options that may be available.  For this educational purpose, the following information is provided.

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