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YOU ARE AMERICA'S SMARTEST INVESTMENT



The U.S. Department of Education's office of Federal Student Aid provides
approximately $112 billion in financial aid to help pay for college or career
school each year.




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 * TAB 1 OF 4 SELECTED
   
   
   CONSIDERING SCHOOL
   
   I'm thinking about going to college or a career school.


 * TAB 2 OF 4
   
   
   IN SCHOOL
   
   I'm in the process of earning a degree or certificate.


 * TAB 3 OF 4
   
   
   PARENT
   
   I want to help my child pay for college.


 * TAB 4 OF 4
   
   
   IN REPAYMENT
   
   I have loans I need to repay.

Getting ready for college can be easier than you think.

It's never too early—or too late—to explore your options for college or career
school. This site discusses key steps in preparing for college and provides
resources that can help you along the way.



POPULAR TOPICS

   
 * GET CHECKLISTS FOR ACADEMIC AND FINANCIAL PREPARATION

 * CHOOSE A SCHOOL

 * LEARN ABOUT GRANTS, WORK-STUDY, LOANS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS

 * FIND FAFSA® DEADLINES

We're here to help you access and manage your financial aid.

If you filled out the FAFSA® form, you may have been offered grants, work-study,
and loans. Before you receive a Direct Loan, you must complete counseling and
sign a Master Promissory Note (MPN). Before you receive a TEACH Grant, you must
complete counseling and sign an Agreement to Serve or Repay (Agreement) each
year in which you receive a TEACH Grant.



POPULAR TOPICS

   
 * RENEW YOUR FAFSA® FORM

 * APPLY FOR A PLUS LOAN FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL

 * COMPLETE A LOAN AGREEMENT (MASTER PROMISSORY NOTE/MPN)

 * COMPLETE LOAN ENTRANCE COUNSELING

We'll share useful info and walk you through the PLUS loan process.

We have resources for parents looking to save for college and learn about
financial aid. We also make loans to eligible parents to help pay for their
child's undergraduate education expenses.



POPULAR TOPICS

   
 * APPLY FOR A PARENT PLUS LOAN

 * COMPLETE A MASTER PROMISSORY NOTE (MPN) FOR A PARENT PLUS LOAN

 * COMPLETE THE ANNUAL STUDENT LOAN ACKNOWLEDGMENT

 * COMPLETE PLUS CREDIT COUNSELING

We'll help you manage the repayment process.

Federal student loans offer flexible repayment plans, loan consolidation,
forgiveness programs, and more. We can help you manage repayment and answer any
questions you have along the way.



POPULAR TOPICS

   
 * PLAN TO RESTART PAYMENTS AFTER COVID-19 PAYMENT PAUSE

 * FIND OUT HOW TO MAKE A PAYMENT

 * CALCULATE PAYMENT OPTIONS USING LOAN SIMULATOR

 * COMPLETE CONSOLIDATION LOAN APPLICATION AND PROMISSORY NOTE




HOW FINANCIAL AID WORKS

Finding financial aid can seem overwhelming when you're trying to get ready for
college or career school. It doesn't have to be! We'll walk you through how
financial aid works, resources to pay for college, and loan repayment options.

01



START PLANNING EARLY

Develop your game plan to pay for college

02



FILL OUT THE FAFSA® FORM

Apply for federal student aid

03



REVIEW YOUR AID OFFER

Compare the aid each school is offering

04



GET YOUR AID

Aid goes to your student account first

05



REPAY YOUR LOANS

Find an affordable repayment plan

Explore the Financial Aid Process

Announcements

See More News and Events
Income-Driven Repayment and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Account
Adjustment
April 19, 2022

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COVID-19 Emergency Relief and Federal Student Aid
April 06, 2022

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PSLF Waiver Offers Way to Get Closer to Loan Forgiveness
June 06, 2022

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See More News and Events


READ OUR LATEST ARTICLES

Federal Student Aid posts financial aid info and tips on a regular basis.
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Hi there! I'm Aidan®, the financial aid virtual assistant. How can I help you
today?

 * Info about loan payments resuming
 * Help with the FAFSA® form
 * I want my loan and grant info
 * I have a different question...

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Student loan payment pause extended through Aug. 31, 2022

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Answer Your Financial Aid Questions
How much money can I borrow in federal student loans?
What will I need to fill out the FAFSA® form?
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Go to the Student Loan Repayment page
Help me find a page on the site ...

My Account
What's my account balance?
What's my student loan account number?
See a summary of my federal loans and grants

Make A Payment
Make a monthly payment on my loan

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How do I update my username and password (FSA ID)?

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