Getting started |
-Planning Ahead: Start gathering information early. Free information is readily available from:
Beware of scholarship scams -- don't pay for free information!
Sources of Financial Aid |
Basic Assistance Categories:
Applying for Federal Student Aid? You must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at www.FAFSA.gov
Need-Based Student Aid: Federal Grants
Campus-Based Aid
Federal Student Loans
"Congressional" Scholarships:
States offer residents a variety of scholarships, loans, and tuition exemptions.
Sources to find financial aid from private foundations, corporations, and organizations:
For more information, call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-433-3243.
Grants for Military Families, Minorities and Other Groups:
Interested in public service?
Federal assistance programs seek to encourage people to work in geographic areas or professions where there's a particular need (such as doctors in underserved areas), encourage underrepresented groups to enter a particular profession, and provide aid in exchange for services provided (such as volunteer and military service).
Repaying your loans |
After college, the federal government has ways to help you repay your loans. Eligibility depends upon the type of loan, when it was made, and whether it's in default. Check with your loan officer to find out if you qualify.
If you are having problems with your federal student loan and all other approaches fail, contact the Department of Education's Office of the Ombudsman.
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