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About Direct Loans - The Direct Loan Program is one of the Federal Student Aid (FSA) programs provided by the
Department of Education that provides students with a way to borrow money to pay for education after high
school. |
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Department of Education - This award-winning site is designed to help pursue the President's initiatives, including No Child
Left Behind, and advance our mission as a Department—to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational
excellence for all Americans. |
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Direct and FFEL Stafford Loans - are the Department of
Education's major form of self-help aid. The terms and conditions of a Direct Stafford or a FFEL Stafford are similar. The
major differences between the two are the source of the loan funds, some aspects of the application process, and the
available repayment plans. |
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Direct Loan
Consolidation for College Students - This helpful web site from the U.S. Department of
Education will give you all the information you need about student loan consolidation. |
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Direct Loans Interactive Budgeting Worksheet and Calculator - This interactive budget calculator will help you determine your expenses and estimate your total
available income. You will need to consider the total cost of your education and all of your resources. The budget calculator
lists most of the critical items (tuition, books, scholarships, etc.) to help you consider all of your expenses and
resources. |
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Federal Student Aid Ombudsman - Helps resolve disputes and solve other problems with federal student loans. |
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Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) - FAFSA opens the door to the federal student aid process. Every
step you take will get you closer to achieving your educational goals. Find out what you can expect from beginning to
end. |
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Funding Your
Education - Funding Your Education, an introductory publication for students below the
senior year in high school, provides general information about the U.S. Department of Education's federal student financial
aid programs and how to apply for them. |
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Guide to Defaulted Student Loans (Department of Education, Debt Collection Services) - If you have defaulted on your student loan, this guide can provide tips on how to get out of
default. |
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IRS Tax Information
for Students - Get the latest on changes regarding student loan interest, deductions,
taxable income for students, and other tax information. |
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Morris K. Udall Foundation - The Udall Foundation is committed to educating a new generation of Americans to preserve and
protect their national heritage through studies in the environment, Native American health and tribal policy, and effective
public policy conflict resolution.Learn more about scholarships, internships and fellowships through this
foundation. |
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Pell Grants - A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid. Pell
Grants are awarded only to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor’s or professional
degree. |
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Sallie
Mae - Planning for college - Helping students and their parents |
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Scholarship
Scams - This site, from the Federal Trade Commission, give students and their
families tips on what to look out for to protect your money from scams. There are also links to the Department of Education
and an online complaint form. |
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Student
Aid on the Web - This page lists different resouces for applying for federal financial
aid. |
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Student Aid On The Web - (Department of Education) - Free information on preparing for and funding education beyond
high school. Whether you're in elementary or high school, parent or counselor, this site helps you make informed decisions
regarding a college, technical or trade school education and career choice. |
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Student Loans - Difficulty Repaying - This site, from the
Department of Education, offers you links and steps for resolving a student loan problem. |
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The Student
Guide - A resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education.
Grants, loans, and work-study are the three major forms of student financial aid available through the federal Student
Financial Assistance Programs. Update each award year, The Student Guide tells you about the programs and how to apply
for them. |
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U.S.
Department of Education - Contact Us - This page provides e-mail addresses, mailing
addresses, and phone numbers for the Dept. of Education. |
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U.S. Department of Education - Office of the Chief Financial Officer -
The OCFO's primary responsibility involves supervising the activities of major components, and serving as the principal
advisor to the U.S. Department of Education Secretary on all matters related to discretionary grant-making, cooperative
agreements, and procurement, as well as financial management, financial control, and accounting. |
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U.S. Department of
Education - Pubs Online Ordering System - This system is intended to help you identify
and order U.S. Department of Education products. |
| Private Resources |
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E-Student Loans -
Use this LoanFinder for instant comparisons and online applications for loans. |
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FinAid - This web site offers tips for
those searching for scholarships (including athletic), military aid and more. |
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National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA) - Learn more about athletic scholarships for undergraduate
student-athletes at Division I and Division II schools are funded through the NCAA membership revenue distribution. These
scholarships are administered directly by each academic institution. Division III schools do not offer these
scholarships. |
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SallieMae
Scholarship Service (CASHE program) - CASHE is a free financial aid service offered by
Sallie Mae. The database includes thousands of private scholarships, grants, tuition waivers, internships and
fellowships. |
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Wi$e Up - Wi$e Up is a
financial education demonstration project targeted to Generation X women, ages 22 to 35. The goal is to promote financial
security through online education and to encourage responsible saving habits for future retirement. |
