College Parents of America (CPA)
is a national membership association dedicated to helping parents prepare for and put their children through college. Through its newsletter, "The College Parent Advisor," CPA provides its members information on savings strategies, financial aid, education tax credits and deductions, and other ways to help pay for college; offers advice during the application and selection process; and advises parents on the individual challenges they will encounter during their students' college years.

Federal Trade Commission
Consumer alert on scholarship scams.

Promoting Safety Abroad in Study Abroad
"A sober and realistic assessment by students and parents of safety risks associated with any region, and the study abroad programs that take place there, is... strongly advised." Start with this website from NAFSA: Association of International Educators.

Tax Benefits for Higher Education
U.S. Dept. of Education information on tax breaks available to students and families paying for higher education.