Financial Aid & Student Loans

2008 Getting Uncle Sam to Pay for Your College Degree

Free handbook for active military personnel covers everything you need to know about: the GI Bill, tuition assistance, scholarships, veteran benefits, student aid, selecting the right degree for you and more. Click here to order a copy.

Direct Loan Servicing Online

Make online payments, view account balance, change billing options, enroll in electronic services and more.

Federal Direct Consolidation Loans

Information on consolidating student loans. Apply online.

Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP)

Information about eligibility for benefits on any federal Stafford, SLS, PLUS and Consolidation loans you borrowed under the FFELP. Document in .pdf format.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Information

List of resoures about FAFSA, which allows you to apply online for student financial aid.

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Learn about the loan forgiveness option for borrowers who hold public service jobs through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Document is in .pdf format.

Guide to Department of Education Loan Programs

Includes descriptions of various federal student aid programs including the Federal Family Education Loan, Federal Perkins Loan and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan. Document is .pdf format.

Help Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Explains how to complete the 2008-09 FAFSA and the purpose of the FAFSA. Document is in .pdf format.

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Education Programs

Provides members of the Navy and Marine Corps and eligible family members and survivors with needs-based scholarships and interest-free loans for educational purposes.

Stafford Loans (Federal Family Education Loans Direct Loans)

Information on how to apply for a Stafford or Direct Loan, borrowing limits, interest rates and repayment information.

State Higher Education Agencies

Contact information for state higher education agencies, which provide information on education programs, colleges and universities, financial aid assistance programs, grants, scholarships, continuing education programs and career opportunities.

Student Aid on the Web

Provides free information on preparing for and funding education beyond high school.

Student Loan Comparison Chart

Shows eligibility, award amount, interest rate and lender/length of repayment information for Federal Perkins Loans, Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Stafford Loans, Direct Stafford Loans, FFEL PLUS Loans and Direct PLUS Loans. Document is in .pdf format.
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