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• College Search: Online information on colleges and careers
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• Education Assistance Corp. (non-profit)

About the Author

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Jim Belvin is the director of financial aid at Duke University in Durham, NC. He has served in various leadership capacities in several professional organizations, including the National Association of Financial Aid Administrators. A trustee of The College Board, he also sits on advisory boards for the Sallie Mae Fund and the USA Group. He is a popular speaker on the topic of college financial aid and an advocate for strong student assistance programs.