Tax Assistance Resources
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
www.irs.gov
(800) 829-1040
(800) 829-4059 (TDD)
Social Security Administration
www.ssa.gov/chicago
(800) 772-1213
Illinois Department of Revenue
www.illinois.gov
(800) 732-8866
(800) 544-5304 (TDD)
Local Illinois Department of Revenue Offices:
Chicago
555 West Monroe St., Suite 1100
Chicago, IL 60611
(800) 732-8866
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Maine North Regional Building
9511 Harrison Ave.
Des Plaines, IL 60016-1563
(847) 294-4200
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Financial Aid for College Resources
Loan Resources:
Federal Student Aid – Student Loan Repayment
Consumer Finance (CFPB) – Repay Student Debt
Mapping Your Future – Student Loan Repayment Calculator
Scholarship Resources
College Greenlight, CollegeGreenLight.com
Chicago Public School Scholarships
Additional Resources
Affordable Colleges Online
affordablecollegesonline.org
Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)
Detailed information about financial aid including EFC calculators, financial aid program overviews, and much more: isac.org
U.S. Department of Education
The Department of Education has many primary resources on everything related to higher education: ed.gov
You Can Go
Helps you stay on track in your college readiness, make a pledge to go to college and tell others all about: ycg.org
TRIO
Programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education to help low-income, disabled or first-generation college students achieve a college education: www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/trio/index.html
Financial Education Resources
mint.com
A free and secure online budgeting tool that consolidates financial accounts and organizes bills.
mymoney.gov
The U.S. government’s website dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics of financial education.
360financialliteracy.org
Information for people of all ages, even retirees!
annualcreditreport.com
The ONLY source for a free annual credit report.
bankrate.com
A tool to help you choose the best bank accounts, credit cards, and loans for your needs.
creditkarma.com
Learn how to read, understand, and improve your credit score. TransUnion and Equifax credit scores are updated weekly with a free account.
sba.gov
Tips from the U.S. Small Business Administration for entrepreneurs on opening a small business.
irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed
Wide variety of topics and information for those who are self-employed.