EDUCATION FINANCE
College Board Online
An excellent college guide, from planning to paying and everything in between.
http://www.collegeboard.com
FinAid: The Financial Aid Information Page
The smart student guide to financial aid, from loans to
scholarships.
http://www.finaid.org/
IRC Sec 529 College Savings Plans
How to choose a 529 plan for college savings.
http://www.sensible-investor.com/529_plans.html
Several web sites provide information on the various state plans, and also include calculators for other college expenses. See www.savingforcollege.com for general information on section 529 plans and for comparisons of the various state plans.
See www.scholarshare.com for information and online enrollment for the California ScholarShare plan.