View and download resources from the office of Federal Student Aid.

We provide resources on preparing for college or career school, applying for aid, consumer protection, and more.

Resources

The office of Federal Student Aid provides publications, fact sheets, online tools, and other resources to help you prepare and pay for college or career school.  Our resources are grouped by the following topics:

Information on College Preparation and the Federal Student Aid Programs
Free Application for Federal Student Aid  (FAFSASM) Information
Loan Information
Consumer Protection

Important update: As a result of recent legislative changes, you should be aware of a number of new requirements for the federal student aid programs that became effective on July 1, 2012. See an overview of the changes that could impact your financial aid.

Hard copies of many of the publications are available for order from the U.S. Department of Education’s Publication Center (www.edpubs.gov) or by calling 1-877-4ED-PUBS (1-877-433-7827). TTY/TDD callers can use 1-877-576-7734.

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Information on College Preparation and the Federal Student Aid Programs

See tips on getting ready for college.  Learn about the federal student aid programs as well as other sources of financial aid to help you pay for college or career school. Also, learn about the process for applying for and receiving financial aid. 

Resource

English

Spanish

Available in Braille

Booklets and Brochures

College Preparation Checklist

PDF

Coming soon

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2012–13 Funding Your Education: The Guide to Federal Student Aid

PDF
Updates

PDF
Updates (English)

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Funding Your Education: Audio Highlights

Audio

 

 

My Future, My Way: First Steps Toward College—A Workbook for Middle and Junior High School Students

Coming soon

Coming soon

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Federal Student Aid for Adult Students

PDF

Coming soon

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Videos and Images

Financial Aid Process Video

Video

Coming soon

 

FAFSA Overview Video

Video

Coming soon

 

Financial Aid Process Graphic

Image

Coming soon

 

Web Pages and Tools

Checklists for Academic and Financial Preparation

Web Page

Web Page

 

Career Search

Web Page

Web Page

 

College Search

Web Page

Web Page

 

Scholarship Search

Web Page

Web Page

 

Budget Calculator

Web Page

Web Page

 

Glossary

Web Page

Coming soon

 

Fact Sheets

2012–13 Do You Need Money for College? Federal Student Aid at a Glance

PDF

Coming soon

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Federal Grant Programs

PDF

PDF

 

TEACH Grant Program

PDF

Coming soon

 

Federal Student Loan Programs

PDF

PDF

 

Scholarships for Military Families

PDF

Coming soon

 

Funding Your Graduate Education: Sources of Information

PDF

PDF

 

Information for International Students

PDF

Coming soon

 

How Your Financial Aid Administrator Can Help You

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Incarcerated Individuals and Eligibility for Aid

PDF

Coming soon

 

Fact Sheets—Early Preparation

Saving Early = Saving Smart! Watch Your Money Grow With Your Child

PDF

 

 

Fact Sheets—College and Career Preparation

Why Go to College?

PDF

Coming soon

 

Choose a Career School Carefully

PDF

Coming soon

 

Choosing a Career

PDF

Coming soon

 

Other

Bright Future Native American Poster

PDF

 

 

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Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSASM) Information

Get detailed information and help on completing the FAFSASM.  

Resource

English

Spanish

Available in Braille

Booklets and Brochures

2012–13 Completing the FAFSA

PDF

PDF

 

2012–13 EFC (Expected Family Contribution) Formula

PDF

 

 

Forms and Worksheets

2012–13 FAFSA on the Web Worksheet

PDF

PDF

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2012–13 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

PDF

PDF

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2012–13 FAFSA Question 23 Student Aid Eligibility Worksheet

PDF

Coming soon

 

Web Pages and Tools

Online Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Web Page

Web Page

 

Federal School Code Search

Web Page

Web Page

 

FAFSA Online Help

Web Page

Web Page

 

FAFSA4caster

Web Page

Web Page

 

Fact Sheets

Steps to Federal Student Aid

PDF

Coming soon

 

What Is a Federal Student Aid PIN?

PDF

Coming soon

 

FAFSA Filing Time

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What Information Do I Need for the FAFSA?

PDF

Coming soon

 

Am I Dependent or Independent?

PDF

Coming soon

 

Who Is My "Parent" When I Fill Out the FAFSA?

PDF

Coming soon

 

Myths About Financial Aid

PDF

Coming soon

 

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Loan Information

Learn about federal student loans—what they are, how to get them, and why to get them. Understand your options for repaying a federal student loan. 

Resource

English

Spanish

Available in Braille

Booklets and Brochures

Direct Loan Basics for Students

PDF

 

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Direct Loan Basics for Parents

PDF

Coming soon

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Your Federal Student Loans: Learn the Basics and Manage Your Debt

PDF

PDF

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Stafford Loan Forgiveness for Teachers

PDF

 

 

Web Pages

Financial Awareness Counseling Tool

Web Page

 

 

Repayment Comparison Calculator

Web Page

Web Page

 

Income-Based Repayment Calculator

Web Page

Web Page

 

Income-Contingent Repayment Calculator

 

Web Page

 

 

Web Page

 

 

 

Student Loan Debt Collection Assistant

Web Page

   

Fact Sheets

Federal Student Aid Loan Programs

PDF

PDF

 

Why Get a Federal Student Loan?

PDF

Coming soon

 

Got a Federal Student Loan? Be a Responsible Borrower!

PDF

Coming soon

 

Income-Based Repayment Plan

PDF

PDF

 

Loan Forgiveness for Public Service Employees

PDF

Coming soon

 

Student Loans: Avoiding Deceptive Offers

PDF

 

 

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Consumer Protection

Read important information about protecting yourself from scams and getting the most from your money. 

Resource

English

Spanish

Available in Braille

Booklets and Brochures

 

 

 

Save Your Money, Save Your Identity

PDF

Coming soon

 

Fact Sheets

 

 

 

Choose a Career School Carefully

PDF

Coming soon

 

Don't Get Scammed on Your Way to College

PDF

Coming soon

 

Be an Informed Consumer... when it comes to federal student aid

PDF

Coming soon

 

Student Aid and Identity Theft

PDF

Coming soon

 

Student Loans: Avoiding Deceptive Offers

PDF

 

 

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Braille Publications

Braille and audio publications, in addition to our other publications, are available for order from the U.S. Department of Education’s Publication Center (www.edpubs.gov) or by calling 1-877-4ED-PUBS (1-877-433-7827). TTY/TDD callers can use 1-877-576-7734.