College Resources
Federal Student Aid at a Glance
Do you need money for college? The Federal Student Aid, U.S. Department of Education, would like to share some information to assist students who want to attend college or go back to school. Remember to explore information and resources we've provided for you to advise students about federal student aid. This list should show basic sources you need to get started, or to learn more information.
FAFSA
- Fill out the FAFSA
- Basic FAFSA info: What is it; how do you fill it out?
- Dependency status for FAFSA purposes
- Determining which parent's info to report
- How aid is calculated (inc. link to EFC info)
Types of Aid/ Getting Aid
- Types of financial aid
- Who can get federal student aid
- Pell Lifetime Eligibility Used
- Finding and applying for scholarships
- Loan interest rates and fees
- Aid for military families
- Avoiding financial aid scams
Student Account Access
- My Federal Student Aid (log in to see grant and loan records and certain eligibility info
- The FSA ID (What is it, how to apply, create your own FSA ID'S)
Repaying Loans
- Loan Repayment
- Repayment Estimator
- Income-driven repayment plans
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Loan Forgiveness in general
- Loan forgiveness for teachers
College Prep
- College Preparation Checklist: academic and financial prep for K-12 and adult students
- Why go to college (education and pay/unemployment rates)
Special Audiences
- Info for parents (tax benefits, support your child, college costs)
- Graduate school funding
- Financial aid for adult students
- Going to college in another country
