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FAFSA
This is the official site for FAFSA. You can fill out an application online here.
Additional Resources
Common Errors Made When Applying for Financial Aid
Most mistakes occur when students and/or parents don't follow or understand the application instructions. Errors will significantly delay the processing of your FAFSA. Use this site to check for common mistakes.
Compare Your Aid Awards
This site, sponsored by the College Board, helps students and their families understand their award letter, compare aid offers and learn about strategies for paying their share of the cost.
ED Office of Post secondary Education (OPE) Home Page
Download software to complete FAFSA electronically and obtain general information about the financial aid process.
eStudent Loan.com
Compare loans and apply online with major lenders.
FinAid: The Financial Aid Information Page
Financial Aid Information Page - regularly updated, current, objective - vast source of all types of financial information. This is the most complete financial aid page we've found so far!
Financing Education
Comprehensive site from Peterson's offers articles on many financial aid topics.
Financial Aid for College
This comprehensive site sponsored by the US Department of Education has links to three brochures: Funding Your Education provides general information about the U.S. Department of Education's federal student financial aid programs. It is designed for high school students and others considering entering a post secondary school for the first time. Looking for Student Aid - A short brochure covering sources of Free Information About Student Aid and using Scholarship Search Services. The Student Guide tells you about federal student financial aid (SFA) programs and how to apply for them.
Financial Aid Resource Center
This site is maintained by a former financial aid administrator. You can subscribe to his free financial aid newsletter via e-mail and get advice on the entire funding for college process.
National Direct Student Loan Coalition
The NDSLC is a coalition of the universities and colleges that participate in the Federal Direct Student Loan Program. This site provides information about the Direct Loan program, its history and background, pertinent articles and publications, campus success stories, and updates from Washington.
Nellie Mae
Largest nonprofit organization in the US that provides information about student loan and financial aid plans.
Sallie Mae
Extensive financial aid site including scholarship and loan information.
Smart Money
This site is affiliated with the magazine and discusses planning for college and the financial ramifications.
Title IV Institution Codes
Use this site to find your school's Title IV code when you fill in your FAFSA.