Federal Student Aid

Federal Student Aid

@FAFSA

Official account of Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Dept. of Education. We provide grants, loans & work-study funds for college & career school.

Washington, DC · http://StudentAid.gov

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We've created checklists to help you prepare for college both financially & academically. Review our checklists here:

There are many sources of financial aid to help cover the cost of college or career school. To learn more:

Having trouble making your student loan payments? You may qualify for Income-Based Repayment. Find out:

Federal Student Aid provides more than $150 billion in financial aid each year. The only way to qualify? Complete this:

Consolidation: The process of combining one or more loans into a single new loan. Find out more about consolidation:

The Graduated Repayment Plan starts with lower payments that increase every two years. Find out more:

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Don't assume you can't get aid because you're not a citizen. Many non-U.S. citizens qualify for federal student aid:

For information on college preparation and the federal student aid programs, download our publications:

Before you receive loan funds, you will be required to complete entrance counseling & sign a Master Promissory Note.

Many colleges offer financial aid. Visit the financial aid page on the school's website to find out what's available.

Grants & scholarships are called "gift aid"— grants are often need-based, while scholarships are usually merit-based.

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