General Financial Aid Information

 

• All About the FAFSA

• Types of Financial Aid

• Different Ways to Pay for School

• 10 Ten Things to Know When Applying for Financial Aid

• Financial Aid Fact Sheet

• Get Aid From Your State

• What Is a 529 Savings Plan?

• Calculate Your Expected Family Contribution

• Net Price Calculators for Major Universities

• Work Study (PDF)

• Financial Aid Guide

 

Scholarships

• How to Apply for a Scholarship

• All About Grants

• Avoid Losing Your Scholarship

• Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students

• Scholarships by Major

• STEM Major Scholarships

• Scholarships and Aid for Minority Students

• American Indian College Fund

• AmeriCorps National Service Grants

• Spot a Scholarship Scam

 

Student Loans

• Student Loan Overview

• Federal Trade Commission Student Loan Consumer Information

• Types of Student Loans

• Comparing Your Loan Options

• Federal Student Loans: Know Your Repayment Options

• Repayment Tips

• Loan Consolidation

• Understanding Private Loans

• Gap Years, “Good Standing,” and Grace Periods

• General Student Loan Tips​

 

Military Aid

• Student Loan Advice for Military Families

• Types of Military Aid

• The GI Bill

• DEA Program for Military Dependents

• ThanksUSA Scholarship Program

• Air Force Aid Society Scholarships

• American Legion Legacy Scholarship

• Army Emergency Relief Scholarship Program

• Financial Aid for Military Children

• Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits

• VA Disability Calculator

• VA Disability Appeals

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Tools

How Financial Aid Works – College OPTIONS 

Ways to Save Money in College 

Guide to Financial Aid Terms

Cost of Attendance Comparison Worksheet

Financial Aid Award Comparison Tool – College OPTIONS

 Instructions for Comparison Tool

College Student Budget – College OPTIONS

7 Questions Every Student Should Ask About Financial Aid

Decision Tool