Financial Aid

Understanding Federal Financial Aid
Two good sources for federal financial aid information include 1). Funding Your Education and 2).The Student Guide. Whatever your questions, you'll find the aid information you need in these two publications. Just click on the publication of choice.

Funding Your Education gives an overview of federal student aid and is designed primarily for students below 12th grade.

The Student Guide is a comprehensive source of information about the Department's federal student aid programs and includes more detailed information on the application process and student loans.
FAFSA.....What is that?
 
Many students receive need based financial aid based on their parents income. Completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in January of the student's senior year is essential in this process.

Some parents would like to know how much college might cost them before completing the FAFSA. Click on one of the sites below to complete a financial aid estimator calculator:

Financial Aid Information Page
The College Board Online
 
Federal Student Aid Web-Site
studentaid.ed.gov: This federal student aid site is government-run and has detailed college planning timelines, access to the online version of the FAFSA, and tips for borrowing money (and paying it back).
 

How Do I Apply for Financial Aid?
Financial Aid for college begins with filing the FAFSA (Free Application For Student Aid). This important government form is used to determine eligibility for federal and state grants, work-study programs, and loans. College financial aid offices will also want this information for decision-making purposes. Click below to learn more about the FAFSA or to apply online.
Official FAFSA Site