This section covers identification of financing options to promote continuing skill development and job readiness. This section also covers San Francisco organizations that provide services to the job seeker in terms of financial support, low or no cost clothing, glasses and other workforce grooming essentials. Also included are calculators, phone numbers and other appropriate resources.

• Calculators

• California Student Aid Commission
• Dr. Phil Foundation
• U.S Dept. of Education’s Direct Loan Program
• ECSI Student Loan Tax Incentives
• Educational Tax Toolkit
• Federal Funding Programs
• Free Education Guide
• Publication 970 (2008), Tax Benefits for Education
• Sallie Mae
• Scholarships.com
• Student Aid
• Students and Tax Forms
• Student Exception to FICA Tax
• SunTrust
• The Oprah Winfrey Foundations
• Think Financial
• Understanding Financial Aid options