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        The Student Guide - the most comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education. Grants, loans, and work-study are the three major forms of student financial aid available through the Department's Student Financial Assistance office. Updated each award year, The Student Guide tells you about the programs and how to apply for them.

        

 

        Federal Pell Grant - A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid. Generally, Pell Grants are awarded only to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's or professional degree. (A professional degree is usually earned after earning a bachelor's degree in a field such as medicine, law, or dentistry.)  In some cases, you might receive a Pell Grant for attending a postbaccalaureate teacher 

certificate program.

  

U.S. Department of Education Personal Identification Number

If you don't already have a U.S. Department of Education Personal Identification Number (PIN), apply for one at this web site.  With your PIN's,you and your parent(s) can electronically sign the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  The PIN simplifies the application process and allows  you to get your results faster.  

    

        

        Online Direct Loan Master Promissory Notes - electronically  complete and sign your promissory notes.

 

        

        Online Direct Loan Servicing 

            Complete Direct Loan Entrance Counseling

            Get general information about your Direct Loan,              including your account balance and payment history

            Change your repayment plan and payment due date

            Request a deferment or forbearance

            Make your loan payment online

            Complete Direct Loan Exit Counseling

        

 

        Online Loan Consolidation - get information about consolidating federal student loans.

        

 

        Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants

(FSEOG) - An FSEOG is for undergraduates with exceptional financial need - that is, students with the lowest EFCs - and gives priority to students who receiveFederal Pell Grants. An FSEOG doesn't have to be paid back.

 

        

        Federal Family Education Loan Program - Direct and FFEL Stafford Loans are the Department's major form of self-help aid. Direct Stafford Loans are available through the William D. Ford Federal DirectLoan (Direct Loan) Program and FFEL Stafford Loans are available through the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program. The terms 

and conditions of a Direct Stafford or a FFEL Stafford aresimilar. The major differences between the two are the source of the loan funds, some aspects of the application process, and the available repayment plans. Under the Direct Loan Program, the funds for your loan are lent to you directly by the U.S. government. Under the FFEL Program, the funds for your loan are lent to you from a bank, credit union, or other lender that participates in the FFEL Program.

   

 

        Plus Loans - These are loans made to parents with no adversecredit history.  As is true for Stafford Loans, there are FFEL PLUS Loans and Direct PLUS Loans. PLUS Loans are unsubsidized.

 

 

    Adventures in Education

This site contains basic information on a selecting a school, how to get  money for school, what parents need to know, and a financial need  estimator.

 

    Chela Financial

While this is a commercial site sponsored by a financial institution 

involved with college loans, it has a user friendly explanation of the 

financial aid process for both parents and students.

 

    College Board CSS Financial Aid PROFILE

On line registration and FAQ for the PROFILE, a program of the College  Scholarship Service® (CSS®), the financial aid division of the College  Board. Many colleges, universities, and scholarship programs use the  information collected on PROFILE to help them award nonfederal  student aid funds.

 

    College Funding Company

This site is a coalition of four not-for-profit organizations dedicated to helping families learn about and fund higher education.

 

    College Planning

While this site features information on the entire college preparation 

process, it is sponsored by a credit union and its financial information features are especially strong.

 

    College Solutions

Commercial loan site assist students with entering the right college at  the right price. It provides a wide range of services and information from  identifying the right college and gaining admission, to making it as  affordable as possible.

 

    Common Errors Made When Applying for Financial Aid

Most mistakes occur when students and/or parents don't follow or 

understand the application instructions. Errors will significantly delay the  processing of your FAFSA. Use this site to check for common mistakes.

 

    Compare Your Aid Awards

This site, sponsored by the College Board, helps students and their 

families understand their award letter, compare aid offers and learn 

about strategies for paying their share of the cost.

 

    ED Office of Post secondary Education (OPE) Home Page

Download software to complete FAFSA electronically and obtain 

general information about the financial aid process.

 

    Educaid

The seventh largest education lender in the US offers information about  its student loans and federal student aid. Also provides links to nearly 250 US college and university financial aid offices.

 

    eStudent Loan.com

Compare loans and apply online with major lenders.

 

    FAFSA on the WEB

An interactive application that students can use to apply for federal 

student aid over the net. Runs with Netscape Navigator 3.0 or 3.01. 

Extensive help screens prevent errors that can delay processing.

 

    FinAid: The Financial Aid Information Page

Financial Aid Information Page - regularly updated, current, objective -  vast source of all types of financial information. This is the most complete financial aid page we've found so far!

 

    Financing Education

Comprehensive site from Peterson's offers articles on many financial  aid topics.

 

    Financial Aid for College

This comprehensive site sponsored by the US Department of Education  has links to three brochures: Funding Your Education provides general  information about the U.S. Department of Education's federal student  financial aid programs. It is designed for high school students and others  considering entering a post secondary school for the first time.  Looking for Student Aid - A short brochure covering sources of Free  Information About Student Aid and using Scholarship Search Services.  The Student Guide tells you about federal student financial aid (SFA)  programs and how to apply for them.

 

    Financial Aid Resource Center

This site is maintained by a former financial aid administrator. You can  subscribe to his free financial aid newsletter via e-mail and get advice on the entire funding for college process.

 

    Fundsnet

Fundsnet™  is a privately owned Web site created in 1996 to assist 

nonprofit organizations find funding resources on the Internet. It has 

pages listing scholarships and financial aid opportunities.

 

    International Education Finance Corporation

This companies specializes in giving loans to students who wish to 

study overseas.

 

    Nellie Mae

Largest nonprofit organization in the US that provides information about  student loan and financial aid plans.

 

    PLATO

This site is sponsored by a nonprofit loan organization and features a  free data base of 150,000 scholarships as well as financial planning  information.

 

    Sallie Mae

Extensive financial aid site including scholarship and loan information.

 

    Selective Service

Males must register for selective service before they can receive financial  aid. This site allows you to register on-line.

 

    Smart Money

This site is affiliated with the magazine and discusses planning for college and the financial ramifications.

 

    Southwest Student Services Corporation

While this is a commercial site sponsored by a financial institution involved  with college loans, it has a user friendly explanation of the financial aid  process for both parents and students.

 

    The Student Guide 2005-2006

Booklet maintained by the federal government explains how financial aid  works. It also has information about the types of aid awarded by the government: PELL grants, Direct and FFEL Stafford Loans, PLUS Loans, consolidation loans, work study and Perkins Loans.

 

    Title IV Institution Codes

Use this site to find your school's Title IV code when you fill in your FAFSA.

 

    Wired Scholar

Explains all the various financial aid options and ways to apply. complete the online questionnaire and access 600,000 scholarships, grants, tuition waivers, internships and fellowships.

    www.makingitcount.com - a terrific online tool to help you FIND, GET INTO, and PAY FOR college.  You'll find:

            a comprehensive college search tool,

            tough questions to ask when you visit a school

            more information on how colleges pick YOU

            extensive information on paying for college

            great perspective from students who have just finished the process