Federal Student Aid

Federal Student Aid Verified account

@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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  1. 4 hrs

    Parents: Seems like just yesterday your kids were in diapers & now they're off to . They still need you:

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  2. 10 hrs

    Remember: Your Federal Student Aid PIN is just for you. Sharing it is like teaching someone to forge your signature.

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  3. 12 hrs

    If you're attending college, look carefully at the financial aid award letter. can help:

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  4. 16 hrs

    It's never too early to start preparing for college. Why wait?:

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  5. Mar 9

    Choose federal loans first. They usually offer lower interest rates & have more flexible repayment options than private student loans.

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  6. Mar 9

    The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is a measure of your family's financial strength. Why is it important?:

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  7. Mar 9

    Did you know that you can add up to 10 colleges to FAFSA? If you're applying to more than 10, this is what you do:

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  8. Mar 8

    Check out this interactive tool that helps you learn to manage your student loans while in school:

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  9. Mar 8

    Visit to explore different careers & learn about the education & skills you need to work in your field of interest.

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  10. Mar 8

    Going to college and not sure what to study? Don't worry. Many colleges don't require you to declare (choose) a major right away.

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  11. Mar 7

    If you've already filed your taxes, you may be able to automatically populate your FAFSA w/your 2012 tax info:

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  12. Mar 7

    FACT is an interactive student loan counseling tool to help students better manage their finances. Try it:

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  13. Mar 6

    Most men 18-25 must register for selective service to receive federal student aid. Find out if you need to register:

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  14. Mar 6

    You can check the status of your immediately after submitting it online by going to & selecting "Login."

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  15. Mar 6

    Done with your FAFSA? What advice do you have for those still working on it?

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  16. Mar 6

    Your EFC is a number used by your school to calculate how much financial aid you are eligible to receive:

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  17. Mar 5

    Think the will be complicated? Millions have done it & and you can too! provides help along the way.

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  18. Mar 5

    If you'll be taking classes this summer, ask your school whether you should complete the 2012-13 FAFSA or 2013-14 FAFSA.

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  19. Mar 4

    FYI: You have to complete a new every year. If you forgot your PIN, go to and "Request a Duplicate PIN."

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  20. Mar 4

    If you completed FAFSA before filing 2012 taxes, make corrections after you file. IRS Data Retrieval makes it easy:

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