Financial aid for college and university studies comes in two main forms: scholarships and loans. Xap Corporation (Number2.com's parent company) has a free site with comprehensive information about the ins and outs of financial aid and a series of calculators and interactive wizards to identify the information most relevant to you. You can learn about the affordability of college, keep track of your estimated financial aid packages, and search for scholarships. Click here to visit the National Application Center.