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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. |
