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About Direct
Loans - The Direct Loan Program is one of the Federal Student Aid (FSA)
programs provided by the Department of Education that provides students with a way to borrow money to pay
for education after high school. |
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Department of Education - This award-winning site is designed to help pursue the President's initiatives,
including No Child Left Behind, and advance our mission as a Department—to ensure equal access to
education and to promote educational excellence for all Americans. |
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Direct and FFEL Stafford Loans -
are the Department of Education's major form of self-help aid. The terms and conditions of a Direct Stafford or
a FFEL Stafford are similar. The major differences between the two are the source of the loan funds, some
aspects of the application process, and the available repayment plans. |
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Direct Loan Consolidation for College Students - This helpful
web site from the U.S. Department of Education will give you all the information you need about student loan
consolidation. |
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Direct Loans Interactive Budgeting Worksheet and
Calculator - This interactive budget calculator will help you determine
your expenses and estimate your total available income. You will need to consider the total cost of your
education and all of your resources. The budget calculator lists most of the critical items (tuition, books,
scholarships, etc.) to help you consider all of your expenses and resources. |
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Federal Student Aid
Ombudsman - Helps resolve disputes and solve other problems with
federal student loans. |
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Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - FAFSA opens the door to
the federal student aid process. Every step you take will get you closer to achieving your educational goals.
Find out what you can expect from beginning to end. |
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Funding Your Education - Funding Your Education, an introductory
publication for students below the senior year in high school, provides general information about the U.S.
Department of Education's federal student financial aid programs and how to apply for
them. |
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Guide to Defaulted Student Loans (Department of Education, Debt
Collection Services) - If you have defaulted on your student loan, this
guide can provide tips on how to get out of default. |
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IRS
Tax Information for Students - Get the latest on changes regarding student
loan interest, deductions, taxable income for students, and other tax information. |
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Morris K. Udall Foundation - The Udall Foundation is committed to educating a new generation of Americans to
preserve and protect their national heritage through studies in the environment, Native American health and
tribal policy, and effective public policy conflict resolution.Learn more about scholarships, internships and
fellowships through this foundation. |
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Pell Grants - A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does
not have to be repaid. Pell Grants are awarded only to undergraduate students who have not earned a
bachelor’s or professional degree. |
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Scholarship Scams - This site, from the Federal Trade Commission, give
students and their families tips on what to look out for to protect your money from scams. There are also links
to the Department of Education and an online complaint form. |
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Student Aid On The Web - (Department of Education) - Free information on preparing for and funding
education beyond high school. Whether you're in elementary or high school, parent or counselor, this site
helps you make informed decisions regarding a college, technical or trade school education and career
choice. |
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Student Aid on the Web - This page lists different resouces for
applying for federal financial aid. |
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Student Loans - Difficulty Repaying - This site, from the Department of Education, offers you links and steps for resolving
a student loan problem. |
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The Student Guide - A 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 federal Student Financial Assistance Programs. Update each award year, The Student
Guide tells you about the programs and how to apply for them. |
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U.S. Department of Education - Contact Us - This page provides e-
mail addresses, mailing addresses, and phone numbers for the Dept. of Education. |
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U.S. Department of Education - Office of the Chief Financial Officer - The OCFO's primary responsibility involves supervising the activities of major
components, and serving as the principal advisor to the U.S. Department of Education Secretary on all matters
related to discretionary grant-making, cooperative agreements, and procurement, as well as financial
management, financial control, and accounting. |
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U.S.
Department of Education - Pubs Online Ordering System - This system is
intended to help you identify and order U.S. Department of Education products. |
| Private Resources |
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E-Student Loans - Use this LoanFinder for instant comparisons and online applications for
loans. |
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FinAid - This web site
offers tips for those searching for scholarships (including athletic), military aid and more. |
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National Collegiate
Athletic Association (NCAA) - Learn more about athletic scholarships for
undergraduate student-athletes at Division I and Division II schools are funded through the NCAA membership
revenue distribution. These scholarships are administered directly by each academic institution. Division III
schools do not offer these scholarships. |
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Sallie Mae - Planning for college - Helping students and their
parents |
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SallieMae Scholarship Service (CASHE program) - CASHE is a free
financial aid service offered by Sallie Mae. The database includes thousands of private scholarships, grants,
tuition waivers, internships and fellowships. |
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Wi$e Up -
Wi$e Up is a financial education demonstration project targeted to Generation X women, ages 22 to 35. The
goal is to promote financial security through online education and to encourage responsible saving habits for
future retirement. |
