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11 Common FAFSA® Mistakes blog(Result Type: General)
Description: Blog post that lists common mistakes students make when filling out and submitting the FAFSA form.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
2020 Federal Policy Update webinar(Result Type: General)
Description: Webinar that provides federal student aid policy updates and general information to counselors and mentors. [59.7 MB]
Resource Type: Webinar or Audio File
Also Available in: Transcript(Result Type: DOC)
2020–21 College Financing Plan Template(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Consumer tool that can be used to help students understand and compare school aid offers. [112 KB]
Resource Type: Template, Handout
2020–21 FAFSA on the Web Worksheet(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Worksheet that provides a preview of the questions students and parents may be asked while completing the FAFSA form. [113 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: PDF)
Related: 2020–21 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) PDF(Result Type: PDF)
2020–21 fafsa.gov Preview Presentation(Result Type: PPT)
Description: Presentation that provides screen shots of the 2020–21 fafsa.gov application. Feel free to use the screen shots as you compile your own presentations. [16 MB]
Resource Type: Presentation
2020–21 FAFSA® Demo Line by Line webinar(Result Type: General)
Description: Webinar that provides a live demo of the 2020–21 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form.
Resource Type: Webinar or Audio File
2020–21 Federal Student Aid at a Glance(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Fact sheet informing students what federal student aid is, who is eligible, and how to apply. Includes an overview of federal student aid programs. [176 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
2020–21 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) PDF(Result Type: PDF)
Description: The Department of Education's official form for federal student aid. The online FAFSA form became available on Oct. 1, 2019, for the 2020–21 "award year." [489 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: PDF)
2020–21 myFAFSA Preview Presentation(Result Type: PPT)
Description: Presentation that provides screen shots of the myStudentAid app's 2020–21 FAFSA form. Feel free to use the screen shots as you compile your own presentations. [38.8 MB]
Resource Type: Presentation
2020–21 Student Aid Report(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Sample Student Aid Report for financial aid office staff and college access counselors to familiarize themselves with what their students may receive. [944 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: PDF)
2020–21 Student Aid Report (SAR) Acknowledgement(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Sample SAR Acknowledgement for financial aid office staff and college access counselors to familiarize themselves with what their students may receive. [634 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: PDF)
2020–21 Summary of Changes for the Application Processing System(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Describes updates to the 2020–21 FAFSA form and processing system. Written for college financial aid staff; some sections useful to counselors or mentors. [1.26 MB]
Resource Type: Professional Guide
2021–22 FAFSA on the Web Worksheet(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Worksheet that provides a preview of the questions students and parents may be asked while completing the FAFSA form. [123 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: PDF)
Related: 2021–22 Free Application for Federal Student Aid PDF(Result Type: PDF)
2021–22 fafsa.gov Preview Presentation (Result Type: PPT)
Description: Presentation that provides screen shots of the 2021–22 fafsa.gov application. Feel free to use the screen shots as you compile your own presentations. [32 MB]
Resource Type: Presentation
2021–22 Federal Student Aid at a Glance(Result Type: PDF)
Description: This resource has been discontinued. Please refer to Do You Need Money for College? Apply for Federal Student Aid for 2021–22 information.
Resource Type: Handout
Related: Do You Need Money for College? Apply for Federal Student Aid(Result Type: PDF)
2021–22 Free Application for Federal Student Aid PDF(Result Type: PDF)
Description: The Department of Education's official form for federal student aid. The online FAFSA form will become available on Oct. 1, 2020, for the 2021–22 "award year." [2.71 MB]
Resource Type: Handout
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: PDF)
2021–22 Graduate/Professional College Financing Plan Template(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Consumer tool that can be used to help graduate and professional students understand and compare school aid offers. [236 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
2021–22 myStudentAid App's FAFSA Preview Presentation(Result Type: PPT)
Description: Presentation that provides screen shots of the myStudentAid app's 2021–22 FAFSA form. Feel free to use the screen shots as you compile your own presentations. [134 MB]
Resource Type: Presentation
2021–22 Student Aid Report (Result Type: PDF)
Description: Sample Student Aid Report for financial aid office staff and college access counselors to familiarize themselves with what their students may receive. [980 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: PDF)
2021–22 Student Aid Report (SAR) Acknowledgement (Result Type: PDF)
Description: Sample SAR Acknowledgement for financial aid office staff and college access counselors to familiarize themselves with what their students may receive. [642 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: PDF)
2021–22 Summary of Changes for the Application Processing System (Result Type: PDF)
Description: Describes updates to the 2021–22 FAFSA form and processing system. Written for college financial aid staff; some sections useful to counselors or mentors. [1 MB]
Resource Type: Professional Guide
2021–22 Undergraduate College Financing Plan Template(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Consumer tool that can be used to help undergraduate students understand and compare school aid offers. [6.41 MB]
Resource Type: Handout
3 Types of FAFSA Deadlines You Should Pay Attention To article(Result Type: General)
Description: Article detailing the three types of FAFSA deadlines (college, state, and federal) students need to know.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
3 Ways to Spot Student Loan Scams article(Result Type: General)
Description: Article that lists signs to help borrowers identify a scam by a student loan debt relief company.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
5 Things to Do After Filing Your FAFSA® Form blog(Result Type: General)
Description: Blog post that provides information about what to do after submitting the FAFSA form, including making FAFSA corrections and applying for scholarships.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
5 Things to Do Before Making Your First Student Loan Payment blog(Result Type: General)
Description: Blog post that lists five steps to help federal student loan borrowers make their first student loan payment.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
5 Things to Know When Evaluating a Financial Aid Offer blog(Result Type: General)
Description: Blog post that lists five questions a student should answer before making any decisions on how to pay for college or career school.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
7 Things You Need Before You Fill Out the 2021–22 FAFSA Form blog (Result Type: General)
Description: Blog post that lists the documents and materials (e.g., tax records, Social Security number, and the FSA ID) students need to complete the FAFSA form.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
8 Steps to Filling Out the FAFSA® Form blog(Result Type: General)
Description: Blog post outlining the steps to start, fill out, and submit the FAFSA form.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
About Federal Student Aid video(Result Type: General)
Description: An overview of the Department of Education's office of Federal Student Aid and its role in providing financial aid to help pay for college or career school.
Resource Type: Video
Also Available in: Spanish-captioned video(Result Type: VIDEO)
Advising Undocumented Students webinar(Result Type: General)
Description: Webinar that provides advisors with tools to better support undocumented students and their parents to access financial aid for college or career school.
Resource Type: Webinar or Audio File
Also Available in: Transcript(Result Type: DOC), PowerPoint Slides(Result Type: PPT)
After the FAFSA: What Happens Next video(Result Type: General)
Description: Learn what happens after you submit the FAFSA form. Includes information about the Student Aid Report, EFC, the role of schools, and receiving aid.
Resource Type: Video
Also Available in: Spanish-captioned video(Result Type: VIDEO)
Aligning Federal Supports and Program Delivery for College Access and Completion(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Letter issued jointly by federal agencies outlining federal benefits and resources to help support college access and completion for students.
Resource Type: Other
Am I Dependent or Independent?(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Worksheet to help students determine their dependency status when filling out the FAFSA form. [260 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: PDF)
Applying for Public Service Loan Forgiveness: 5 Tips for Success blog(Result Type: General)
Description: Blog post that lists five tips to better understand the program requirements and improve federal student loan borrowers' overall PSLF experience.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
Are Your Students Thinking About College?(Result Type: PDF)
Description: IRS fact sheet intended to raise counselors' awareness of education tax benefits such as the American Opportunity Tax Credit and Lifetime Learning Credit. [97 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Bright Future Native American Poster(Result Type: PDF)
Description: A poster encouraging Native American students to apply for federal student aid to help pay for college or career school. [829 KB]
Resource Type: Other
Budgeting video(Result Type: General)
Description: Provides an overview of how budgeting can help students make smart financial decisions, as well as information on creating and maintaining a budget.
Resource Type: Video
Also Available in: Spanish-captioned video(Result Type: VIDEO)
But First, FAFSA Logos and Guidelines(Result Type: General)
Description: "But first, FAFSA" logo files that can be used in FAFSA outreach by partners and counselors. Includes logo usage guidelines. [938 KB]
Resource Type: How-To Guide
But First, FAFSA® fact sheet(Result Type: PDF)
Description: "But first, FAFSA" fact sheet encouraging students to fill out the FAFSA form on the myStudentAid app or on fafsa.gov. [189 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
But First, FAFSA® generic social media posts(Result Type: General)
Description: Suggested Facebook and Twitter wording and mp4s to post at any time of year, encouraging students to fill out the FAFSA form. [42.3 MB]
Resource Type: Social Media Content
But First, FAFSA® insert card template(Result Type: PDF)
Description: "But first, FAFSA" insert card template to print and hand out to students at FAFSA events. [686 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
But First, FAFSA® posters(Result Type: General)
Description: "But first, FAFSA" posters encouraging students to fill out the FAFSA form on the myStudentAid app or at fafsa.gov. [2.4 MB]
Resource Type: Infographic, Other
But First, FAFSA® seasonal social media posts(Result Type: General)
Description: Suggested Facebook and Twitter wording and mp4s to post during the fall and winter, encouraging students to fill out the FAFSA form. [41 MB]
Resource Type: Social Media Content
But First, FAFSA® window decal(Result Type: PDF)
Description: "But first, FAFSA" window decal design to print and hand out to students at FAFSA events. [65 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
But First, FAFSA® computer wallpaper(Result Type: General)
Description: Two sizes of "But first, FAFSA" computer desktop wallpaper designs for student-accessible computers at your school, library, or organization. [470 KB]
Resource Type: Other, Public Service Announcement
Career Search(Result Type: General)
Description: Explore potential careers using this career search tool with info on typical duties, education needed, average salary, and more.
Resource Type: Web Resource or Tool
Checklists for Academic and Financial Preparation(Result Type: General)
Description: Checklists that help students (elementary, middle, and high school), as well as adults and parents prepare financially and academically for college.
Resource Type: Web Resource or Tool
College Navigator (College Search Website)(Result Type: General)
Description: College Navigator, the Department of Education's college search tool, allows students to find colleges and career schools by location, degrees, tuition, etc.
Resource Type: Web Resource or Tool
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: General)
College Preparation Checklist(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Checklist that helps students (elementary, middle, and high school), as well as adults and parents prepare financially and academically for college. [7.3 MB]
Resource Type: Handout
College Scorecard(Result Type: General)
Description: Students can use this interactive tool to find and compare colleges with info on college costs, graduation rates, and the average amount students borrow.
Resource Type: Web Resource or Tool
Counselors and Mentors Handbook on Federal Student Aid(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Explains federal student aid programs and how to guide students through the FAFSA process. [714 KB]
Resource Type: Professional Guide
Creating and Using the FSA ID(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Explains what an FSA ID is, how you get one, and what you use it for. Includes top tips for using an FSA ID. [67 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: PDF)
Creating and Using Your Account Username and Password (FSA ID): An Overview(Result Type: PPT)
Description: Presentation that provides an overview of the FSA ID, including how to create it, where it can be used, and how to troubleshoot some common errors. [15.7 MB]
Resource Type: Presentation
Demystifying the FAFSA® Form and the Financial Aid Application Process article(Result Type: General)
Description: Blog post debunking common myths about federal student aid: parents make too much money, you need good grades, or you only have to fill out the FAFSA form once.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
Department of Labor Scholarship Finder(Result Type: General)
Description: Students can use the U.S. Department of Labor's free scholarship search tool to find scholarships along with information on how to apply.
Resource Type: Web Resource or Tool
Direct Loan Entrance Counseling Guide(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Guide that helps federal student loan borrowers understand what it means to take out a federal student loan. [665 KB]
Resource Type: How-To Guide
Also Available in: Printer-friendly version(Result Type: PDF)
Direct Loan Exit Counseling Guide(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Guide providing an overview of information federal student loan borrowers need to successfully repay their federal student loan(s). [461 KB]
Resource Type: How-To Guide
Also Available in: Printer-friendly version(Result Type: PDF)
Direct Plus Loan Basics for Parents and Grad Students webinar(Result Type: General)
Description: Webinar that provides information about Direct PLUS Loans for parents and graduate students.
Resource Type: Webinar or Audio File
Don't Get Scammed on Your Way to College(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Tips to avoid scams and identity theft while looking for scholarships and other financial aid to pay for college. [46 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Educational and Training Vouchers for Current and Former Foster Care Youth(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Fact sheet with information about the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program's Educational and Training Vouchers for current and former foster care youth. [66 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Eligibility for Federal Student Aid graphic(Result Type: IMG)
Description: Graphic that lays out the criteria that determine a student's eligibility for federal student aid. [283 KB]
Resource Type: Infographic
Also Available in: Text version(Result Type: General), Text version - Spanish(Result Type: General), Spanish(Result Type: IMG)
Exit Counseling Guide Form: Student Contact Information and Acknowledgement of Exit Counseling(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Form for federal student loan borrowers who didn't complete exit counseling online to confirm their contact information and exit counseling completion. [60 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
FAFSA and FSA ID Tips for Parents video(Result Type: General)
Description: Provides tips for parents who are helping their child complete the FAFSA form. Includes info on the FAFSA process and signing the FAFSA form using an FSA ID.
Resource Type: Video
Also Available in: Spanish-captioned video(Result Type: VIDEO)
FAFSA Completion Data(Result Type: General)
Description: Counselors can use Federal Student Aid's Data Center to see information on FAFSA completion based on high school, postsecondary school, and state.
Resource Type: Web Resource or Tool
FAFSA Completion Data by High School and Public School District webinar(Result Type: General)
Description: Webinar provides an overview of the high school and public school district FAFSA completion data and a demonstration on how to access and use the data.
Resource Type: Webinar or Audio File
Also Available in: Transcript(Result Type: DOC)
Related: FAFSA Completion Data(Result Type: General)
FAFSA Demonstration Site(Result Type: General)
Description: Online tool to increase counselors' understanding of fafsa.gov and to use with students before they apply. Complete a sample FAFSA form or make corrections.
Resource Type: Web Resource or Tool
FAFSA Dependency Status graphic(Result Type: IMG)
Description: Graphic that helps FAFSA applicants determine their dependency status. [2.76 MB]
Resource Type: Infographic
Also Available in: PDF(Result Type: PDF), Spanish(Result Type: IMG), Text version(Result Type: General), Text version - Spanish(Result Type: General), PDF - Spanish(Result Type: PDF)
FAFSA Overview video(Result Type: General)
Description: Provides an overview of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form and the application process.
Resource Type: Video
Also Available in: Spanish-captioned video(Result Type: VIDEO)
FAFSA Updates (NACAC webinar)(Result Type: General)
Description: Preview of 2020–21 FAFSA updates and review of FAFSA completion data. Note: NACAC collects name and email.
Resource Type: Webinar or Audio File
FAFSA.gov(Result Type: General)
Description: The official online form for federal student aid for college or career school. Submit the form online, make corrections, and check application status.
Resource Type: Web Resource or Tool
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: General)
FAFSA4caster(Result Type: General)
Description: Financial aid calculator that gives an early estimate of eligibility for federal aid and helps students understand their options for paying for college.
Resource Type: Web Resource or Tool
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: General)
FAFSA: Determining Dependency Status video(Result Type: General)
Description: Walk through the criteria for determining whether a FAFSA applicant is an independent or dependent student.
Resource Type: Video
Also Available in: Spanish-captioned video(Result Type: VIDEO)
FAFSA® Help(Result Type: General)
Description: Web page that provides answers to questions about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA® ) process.
Resource Type: Web Resource or Tool
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: General)
FAFSA® Process: Filling Out the FAFSA Form webinar (Result Type: General)
Description: Webinar that helps students through the FAFSA process, including creating an FSA ID and gathering the documents needed to apply for federal student aid.
Resource Type: Webinar or Audio File
Also Available in: Transcript(Result Type: DOC)
FAFSA® Messaging and Planning Calendar(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Document that provides suggested outreach activities and resources to help you plan communications to students and parents about the FAFSA process. [262 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Federal School Code Search(Result Type: General)
Description: Online tool for students to find the Federal School Codes for the schools they're interested in including on the FAFSA form.
Resource Type: Web Resource or Tool
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: General)
Federal Student Aid and Homeless Youth(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Question and answer fact sheet for homeless youth seeking federal student aid. [92 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Federal Student Aid and Identity Theft(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Ways to avoid identity theft during the student aid process. [44 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Related: Don't Get Scammed on Your Way to College(Result Type: PDF)
Federal Student Aid Financial Literacy Resources(Result Type: PDF)
Description: List of resources that school counselors and other college access mentors can use in setting up a financial literacy curriculum. [69 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Federal Student Aid for Individuals Exiting Incarceration(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Fact sheet that provides answers to common questions about federal student aid for students exiting incarceration. [52 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Federal Student Aid for Students in Adult Correctional or Juvenile Justice Facilities(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Fact sheet that provides answers to common questions about federal student aid for students in adult correctional or juvenile justice facilities. [55 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Federal Student Aid Glossary(Result Type: General)
Description: Federal Student Aid's online glossary with definitions of frequently used terms in federal financial aid.
Resource Type: Web Resource or Tool, Glossary
Federal Student Aid's Facebook Page(Result Type: General)
Description: Official Federal Student Aid Facebook posts about the financial aid process. Share with students, borrowers, and parents.
Resource Type: Social Media Content
Federal Student Aid's Twitter Page(Result Type: General)
Description: Official Federal Student Aid tweets about the financial aid process; retweet to share information with the students, borrowers, and parents who follow you.
Resource Type: Social Media Content
Federal Student Aid's YouTube Channel(Result Type: General)
Description: Videos to inform students and parents about the financial aid process, including applying for aid and repaying federal student loans.
Resource Type: Video, Social Media Content
Federal Student Aid: Find the Information You Need(Result Type: PDF)
Description: List of financial aid topics and where to find information about them. Includes the FAFSA process, types of aid, repaying loans, grad school, and parents. [142 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Federal Student Grant Programs(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Fact sheet listing federal student grant programs with program details and award limits. [169 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: PDF)
Federal Student Loan Programs(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Fact sheet listing federal student loan programs with loan details and award limits. [160 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: PDF)
Federal Student Loans: Basics for Students(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Brochure providing students with basic information on Direct Loans, including eligibility, repayment, and responsible borrowing. [2.2 MB]
Resource Type: Handout
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: PDF)
Federal Student Loans: Direct PLUS Loan Basics for Parents(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Brochure providing parents with information on Direct PLUS Loans for parents. Includes overview of eligibility, application process, and repayment. [4.89 MB]
Resource Type: Handout
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: PDF)
Related: Federal Student Loans: Basics for Students(Result Type: PDF)
Federal Student Loans: Repaying Your Loans(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Guide providing information about federal student loan repayment plan options, finding loan history and loan servicers, and making payments. [4.39 MB]
Resource Type: Handout
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: PDF)
Filling Out the FAFSA® Form(Result Type: General)
Description: Web page that provides information about filling out the FAFSA® form and applying for federal student aid.
Resource Type: Web Resource or Tool
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: General)
Financial Aid and College Preparation Resources for Native Americans(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Fact sheet providing list of resources that Native Americans can use to learn about preparing for and paying for college. [50 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Financial Aid and Undocumented Students(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Fact sheet that provides answers to frequently asked questions about financial aid for undocumented students and DACA students. [83 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: PDF)
Financial Aid Toolkit fact sheet(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Highlights of FinancialAidToolkit.ed.gov, a site for school counselors, college access advisers, and others who help students find money for college. [3.8 MB]
Resource Type: Handout
Financial Awareness Counseling(Result Type: General)
Description: Interactive counseling tool that helps students understand the basics of financial management and financial aid for college (including loan management).
Resource Type: Web Resource or Tool
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: General)
Financial Knowledge for College webinar(Result Type: General)
Description: Webinar offering financial tips and resources to help student aid applicants and borrowers make well-informed choices.
Resource Type: Webinar or Audio File
Also Available in: Transcript(Result Type: DOC)
Financial Literacy Guidance from Federal Student Aid(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Document that helps mentors advise postsecondary students in developing skills to make informed financial decisions, especially regarding student loans. [2.3 MB]
Resource Type: How-To Guide
Related: Federal Student Aid Financial Literacy Resources(Result Type: PDF)
Finding Money for College or Career School(Result Type: PPT)
Description: This presentation provides a basic introduction to types of financial aid and how to apply for federal student aid using the FAFSA. [152 KB]
Resource Type: Presentation
Finding the Right Federal Loan Repayment Plan webinar(Result Type: General)
Description: Webinar that provides information on federal student loan programs and student loan repayment options.
Resource Type: Webinar or Audio File
For Members of the U.S. Armed Forces: What you need to know about your federal student loan benefits(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Booklet that provides an overview of student loan benefits for members of the U.S. armed forces. [541 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Getting a Federal Student Loan graphic(Result Type: IMG)
Description: Graphic that walks through the steps for getting a federal student loan. [4.27 MB]
Resource Type: Infographic
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: IMG), Text version(Result Type: General), Text version - Spanish(Result Type: General)
How to Create an Account Username and Password (FSA ID) video(Result Type: General)
Description: Explains what an FSA ID is and why you need one, and provides the step-by-step process of creating an FSA ID.
Resource Type: Video
How to Deduct Student Loan Interest on your Taxes (1098-E) blog(Result Type: General)
Description: Blog post answering common questions about reporting student loan interest payments from IRS Form 1098-E on borrowers' 2018 taxes.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
How to Fill Out the FAFSA video(Result Type: VIDEO)
Description: Learn about the steps for completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. [62.1 MB]
Resource Type: Video
Also Available in: Spanish-captioned video(Result Type: VIDEO)
How to Fill Out the FAFSA® Form When You Have More Than One Child in College blog(Result Type: General)
Description: Blog post answering common questions about filling out the FAFSA form when a parent has more than one child in college.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
How to Manage Your Student Loans video(Result Type: VIDEO)
Description: Get info on how to manage student loans, including changing repayment plans, and options for students who are having trouble making payments. [41.6 MB]
Resource Type: Video
Also Available in: Spanish-captioned video(Result Type: VIDEO), YouTube link(Result Type: General)
How to Regain Access to Your FSA ID (Account Username and Password) video(Result Type: General)
Description: Explains how to regain access to your FSA ID by retrieving your forgotten username or resetting your forgotten password.
Resource Type: Video
How to Tackle Verification in the FAFSA® Process webinar(Result Type: General)
Description: Webinar that provides an overview of the FAFSA forms verification process.
Resource Type: Webinar or Audio File
How to Use Social Media to Promote FAFSA Completion for Students and Families webinar(Result Type: General)
Description: Webinar that shows counselors and college access professionals how to use social media to promote FAFSA® completion for students and families.
Resource Type: Webinar or Audio File
Information for International Students Wishing to Attend College in the United States(Result Type: PDF)
Description: International students wishing to study in the U.S. should be aware of financial aid eligibility rules, visa rules, and required standardized tests. [172 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Introducing the myStudentAid Mobile App video(Result Type: VIDEO)
Description: Provides an overview of the myStudentAid mobile app and its key features. [34.4 MB]
Resource Type: Video
Loan Repayment Checklist(Result Type: General)
Description: Checklist that helps borrowers manage and repay their federal student loans.
Resource Type: Web Resource or Tool
Loan Simulator(Result Type: General)
Description: Online tool borrowers can use to make decision about their loans.
Resource Type: Web Resource or Tool
Mitigating the Slippery Slide of Summer Melt blog(Result Type: General)
Description: Blog post outlining ways counselors can help students avoid the "summer melt"—when students are accepted into college but never arrive in the fall.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
Money Management Checklist for College Students(Result Type: PDF)
Description: This checklist helps students manage their financial lives while in school. [45 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
My Future, My Way: First Steps Toward College(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Workbook for middle and junior high school students with information on how to prepare for and how to pay for education beyond high school. [8.2 MB]
Resource Type: Handout
Next Gen FSA Sample Facebook Post 1(Result Type: General)
Description: Sample Facebook post with GIF showing the four websites combining into a new digital platform. Share with the students, borrowers, and parents.
Resource Type: Social Media Content
Next Gen FSA Sample Facebook Post 2(Result Type: General)
Description: Sample Facebook post with video describing what students and borrowers can expect from Next Gen FSA in the future. Share with the students and borrowers.
Resource Type: Social Media Content
Next Gen FSA Sample Tweet 1(Result Type: General)
Description: Sample tweet with GIF showing the four websites combining into a new digital platform. Retweet info with the students and borrowers who follow you.
Resource Type: Social Media Content
Next Gen FSA Sample Tweet 2(Result Type: General)
Description: Sample tweet with video describing what students and borrowers can expect from Next Gen FSA in the future.
Resource Type: Social Media Content
Overview of the Financial Aid Process graphic(Result Type: IMG)
Description: Graphic that reviews the availability of federal financial aid for college, the FAFSA® form, and the process for applying for and receiving aid. [0.98 MB]
Resource Type: Infographic
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: IMG), Text version(Result Type: General), Text version - Spanish(Result Type: General)
Overview of the Financial Aid Process video(Result Type: VIDEO)
Description: Get an overview of the availability of federal financial aid for college, the FAFSA® form, and the process for applying for and receiving aid. [46.6 MB]
Resource Type: Video
Also Available in: Spanish-captioned video(Result Type: VIDEO)
Peace Corps and Repayment of Your Federal Student Loans(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Fact sheet that provides answers to common questions about repaying federal student loans for students serving in the Peace Corp.
Resource Type: Handout
PLUS Loan Basics for Parents blog(Result Type: General)
Description: Blog post that provides an overview of Direct PLUS Loans for parents, including eligibility, borrowing limits, and repayment.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
Poster Template(Result Type: DOC)
Description: This poster template can be used by organizations to create fliers for upcoming financial aid events. [8.94 MB]
Resource Type: Template
Related: Print Ad Template(Result Type: DOC), Presentation Template(Result Type: PPT)
Preparing Financially for College webinar(Result Type: General)
Description: Webinar that provides tips on how to prepare financially for college, such as predicting the cost of college, exploring sources of aid, and budgeting.
Resource Type: Webinar or Audio File
Also Available in: Transcript(Result Type: DOC)
Presentation Template(Result Type: PPT)
Description: This presentation template may be used by organizations to create their own financial aid presentations. [311 KB]
Resource Type: Template, Presentation
Related: Print Ad Template(Result Type: DOC), Poster Template(Result Type: DOC)
Print Ad Template(Result Type: DOC)
Description: This print ad template can be used by organizations to create advertisements for upcoming financial aid events. [4.16 MB]
Resource Type: Template
Related: Poster Template(Result Type: DOC), Presentation Template(Result Type: PPT)
PSA: Print(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Help spread the word about the availability of federal student aid for college by sharing these print public service announcements (PSAs). [375 KB]
Resource Type: Public Service Announcement
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: PDF)
Related: PSA: TV/Video(Result Type: VIDEO), PSA: Radio(Result Type: General)
PSA: Radio(Result Type: General)
Description: Help spread the word about the availability of federal student aid for college by sharing these audio public service announcements (PSAs). [2.29 MB]
Resource Type: Public Service Announcement
Also Available in: 60 Second Radio – Spanish(Result Type: General), 30 Second Radio(Result Type: General), 30 Second Radio – Spanish(Result Type: General), 15 Second Radio(Result Type: General), 15 Second Radio – Spanish(Result Type: General), Live Read(Result Type: DOC), Live Read - Spanish(Result Type: DOC)
Related: PSA: TV/Video(Result Type: VIDEO), PSA: Print(Result Type: PDF)
PSA: TV / Video(Result Type: VIDEO)
Description: Help spread the word about the availability of federal student aid for college by sharing these TV and video public service announcements (PSAs). [13.2 MB]
Resource Type: Public Service Announcement
Related: PSA: Radio(Result Type: General), PSA: Print(Result Type: PDF)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Help Tool(Result Type: General)
Description: Online tool to help borrowers understand more about the PSLF Program and what is needed to participate and possibly have their loans forgiven.
Resource Type: Web Resource or Tool
Public Service Loan Forgiveness graphic(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Graphic that highlights the requirements for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. [1.72 MB]
Resource Type: Infographic
Also Available in: Text Version(Result Type: General)
Repayment: What to Expect video(Result Type: VIDEO)
Description: Learn about what to expect when your federal student loan enters repayment. [30.9 MB]
Resource Type: Video
Also Available in: Spanish-captioned video(Result Type: VIDEO), YouTube link(Result Type: General)
Responsible Borrowing video(Result Type: VIDEO)
Description: Learn about responsible borrowing, loan repayment, and carefully weighing the costs of college and potential income after graduation. [42.0 MB]
Resource Type: Video
Also Available in: Spanish-captioned video(Result Type: VIDEO)
Saving Early = Saving Smart! Watch Your Money Grow With Your Child(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Fact sheet for parents with tips on saving money for college or career school. [40 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: General)
Scholarship Basics and Tips blog(Result Type: General)
Description: Blog post that provides an overview of scholarships, including information on where to find scholarships.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
Signs of a Student Loan Debt Relief Scam(Result Type: General)
Description: Web page that provides information on how to spot and avoid deceptive loan practices from private companies.
Resource Type: Web Resource or Tool
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: General)
Simple Steps to Transfer Tax Information Into Your FAFSA® Form graphic(Result Type: IMG)
Description: Graphic that explains how to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to transfer tax information into the FAFSA form. [366 KB]
Resource Type: Infographic
Also Available in: Text Version(Result Type: General), Spanish(Result Type: IMG), Text Version - Spanish(Result Type: General)
Social Media Best Practices and Resources webinar(Result Type: General)
Description: Webinar that helps college access professionals understand Federal Student Aid's social media resources and best practices to serve students and borrowers. [56.7 MB]
Resource Type: Webinar or Audio File
Also Available in: Transcript (Result Type: DOC)
Student Loan Debt Collection Assistant(Result Type: General)
Description: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's online tool that provides information and advice on paying off student loans.
Resource Type: Web Resource or Tool
Student Loan Repayment Options video(Result Type: VIDEO)
Description: Provides an overview of federal student loan repayment options. Includes info on loan consolidation, repayment plans, auto debit, and loan servicers. [19.9 MB]
Resource Type: Video
Also Available in: YouTube Link(Result Type: General)
Students and Parents: Why Form 1098-T Is Important to You(Result Type: PDF)
Description: IRS fact sheet intended to raise families' awareness of education tax benefits such as the American Opportunity Tax Credit and Lifetime Learning Credit. [64 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Successfully Managing Your Federal Student Loans webinar(Result Type: General)
Description: Webinar that covers student loan basics, repayment plans, and what federal student loan borrowers can do if they're having trouble making payments.
Resource Type: Webinar or Audio File
Also Available in: Transcript(Result Type: DOC)
Suggested Email Language About Loans and Repayment for Undergraduate Borrowers(Result Type: DOC)
Description: Document that provides email language financial aid administrators and counselors can use in messaging to graduating students with loans. [58 KB]
Resource Type: Email Content
Suggested Email Language About the IRS DRT and Income-Driven Repayment Plan Request(Result Type: DOC)
Description: Suggested email language that financial aid administrators and counselors can use with student loan borrowers who may be interested in an IDR plan. [31 KB]
Resource Type: Email Content
test teamsite (Result Type: PDF)
Description: test
Resource Type: Glossary
The Digital Future of Federal Student Aid video(Result Type: General)
Description: Video that provides details about what students and borrowers can expect from Next Gen FSA and StudentAid.gov in the future.
Resource Type: Video
The EFC Formula, 2020–21(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Guide explaining the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) that results from the FAFSA form. EFC formula worksheets are included. [511 MB]
Resource Type: How-To Guide
The EFC Formula, 2021–22(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Guide explaining the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) that results from the FAFSA form. EFC formula worksheets are included. [539 KB]
Resource Type: How-To Guide
The FAFSA® Process graphic(Result Type: IMG)
Description: Graphic that explains the process of preparing for, completing, and submitting a FAFSA form. Includes info on what happens after a FAFSA form is submitted. [752 KB]
Resource Type: Infographic
Also Available in: PDF(Result Type: PDF), Text Version(Result Type: General)
The Parent's Guide to Filling Out the FAFSA® Form blog(Result Type: General)
Description: Blog post providing instructions for parents who are starting the FAFSA form on behalf of their child.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Help Tool blog(Result Type: General)
Description: Blog post detailing the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program and PSLF Help Tool.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
Tips for Understanding and Comparing Financial Aid Offers webinar(Result Type: General)
Description: Webinar that provides tips and resources to help students understand and compare financial aid offers.
Resource Type: Webinar or Audio File
Also Available in: Transcript(Result Type: DOC)
Top Five Tips to Complete the FAFSA® Form webinar(Result Type: General)
Description: Webinar that highlights the top five tips when filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form.
Resource Type: Webinar or Audio File
Trouble Making Your Federal Student Loan Payments? graphic(Result Type: IMG)
Description: Graphic for federal student loan borrowers that provides information on what to do if they are having trouble making their student loan payments. [3.95 MB]
Resource Type: Infographic
Also Available in: PDF(Result Type: PDF), Text Version(Result Type: General), Spanish(Result Type: IMG), PDF - Spanish(Result Type: PDF), Text Version - Spanish(Result Type: General)
Types of Federal Student Aid graphic(Result Type: IMG)
Description: Graphic that walks through the three types of federal student aid along with info on other aid sources and the FAFSA form. [276 KB]
Resource Type: Infographic
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: IMG), Text Version(Result Type: General), Text Version - Spanish(Result Type: General)
Types of Federal Student Aid Graphic (Short Version)(Result Type: IMG)
Description: Simple graphic showing the three types of federal student aid (grants, loans, work-study) for college or career school. Lists URLs for details and FAFSA. [109 KB]
Resource Type: Infographic
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: IMG), Text Version(Result Type: PDF), Text Version - Spanish(Result Type: PDF)
Related: Types of Federal Student Aid Graphic(Result Type: IMG)
Types of Federal Student Aid video(Result Type: VIDEO)
Description: Information on different types of federal aid available, including loans, grants, and work-study funds. [36.7 MB]
Resource Type: Video
Also Available in: Spanish-captioned video(Result Type: VIDEO), YouTube Link(Result Type: General)
Understanding the Basics of Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) webinar(Result Type: General)
Description: Webinar that highlights the PSLF program, criteria for PSLF, and information on the loan forgiveness process.
Resource Type: Webinar or Audio File
Web Banner: Applying for Financial Aid(Result Type: IMG)
Description: Help share information about applying for financial aid with potential college students or parents visiting your website. [19 KB]
Resource Type: Public Service Announcement
Also Available in: Square Size(Result Type: IMG), Horizontal Size(Result Type: IMG), Vertical Size – Spanish (Result Type: IMG), Square Size – Spanish(Result Type: IMG), Horizontal Size – Spanish(Result Type: IMG), Visit StudentAid.gov for HTML Code and More Web Banners(Result Type: General)
Web Banner: Grants, Work-Study, and Loans(Result Type: IMG)
Description: Help share information about federal grants, work-study, and loans with potential college students or parents visiting your website. [19 KB]
Resource Type: Public Service Announcement
Also Available in: Square Size(Result Type: IMG), Horizontal Size(Result Type: IMG), Vertical Size – Spanish(Result Type: IMG), Square Size – Spanish(Result Type: IMG), Horizontal Size – Spanish (Result Type: IMG), Visit StudentAid.gov for HTML Code and More Web Banners(Result Type: General)
Web Banner: You Can Go to College(Result Type: IMG)
Description: Help share information about making college possible with potential college students or parents visiting your website. [19 KB]
Resource Type: Public Service Announcement
Also Available in: Square Size(Result Type: IMG), Horizontal Size(Result Type: IMG), Vertical Size – Spanish(Result Type: IMG), Square Size – Spanish(Result Type: IMG), Horizontal Size – Spanish(Result Type: IMG), Visit StudentAid.gov for HTML Code and More Web Banners(Result Type: General)
Related: Federal Student Grant Programs(Result Type: PDF), Federal Student Loan Programs(Result Type: PDF), Overview of the Financial Aid Process Graphic(Result Type: IMG)
What to Do After Filling Out the FAFSA® Form webinar(Result Type: General)
Description: Webinar that explains what happens after completing the FAFSA® form. Includes information about the Student Aid Report, verification, and the financial aid process.
Resource Type: Webinar or Audio File
Who's My Parent When I Fill Out My FAFSA? graphic(Result Type: IMG)
Description: Graphic that helps dependent students determine which parent's information to include in the FAFSA form.
Resource Type: Infographic
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: IMG), Text Version(Result Type: General), Text Version - Spanish(Result Type: General)
Why Go to College or Career School? graphic(Result Type: IMG)
Description: Graphic that shows the average earnings for people 25 years of age and older with different levels of education. [1,549 KB]
Resource Type: Infographic
Also Available in: Text Version(Result Type: General)
