OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION
Below, please find some important federal student aid documents and/or websites for student and parents.
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U.S. Department of Education website |
Contains many resources to help prepare for college |
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Student Aid on the Web |
In-depth information on student aid programs, applying for financial aid, and repaying loans |
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College Prep Checklist |
How to get ready academically and financially |
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2011-12 Do You Need Money for College: Federal Student Aid at a Glance |
Basic overview of aid and application process |
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2011-12 Funding Education Beyond High School |
Detailed info on federal aid programs |
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Your Federal Student Loans |
Federal loan and debt management information |
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2011-12 FAFSA on the Web Worksheet |
Preview some of the FAFSA questions |
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2011-12 Paper FAFSA and PDF FAFSA |
Free application for federal student aid |
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2011-12 Completing the FAFSA |
Detailed instructions for every FAFSA question |
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Direct Loan Basics for Students: Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans |
Provides students with information about Direct Loans |
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Direct Loan Basics for Parents: Direct PLUS Loans |
Provides parents with information about Direct Loans |
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Entrance Counseling Guide for Direct Loan Borrowers |
Intended for use in counseling first-time borrowers |
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Exit Counseling Guide for Direct Loan Borrowers |
Intended for use in counseling students who are about to leave college |
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Tax Benefits for Education |
Find out how the Hope and Lifetime Learning Tax Credits can help with education costs |
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College for Texans |
An excellent resource for Texas residents to learn more about preparing for, applying to, and paying for college. |
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The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid |
Helps estimate a student’s eligibility for need-based financial aid. It also contains links to information on scholarship opportunities (FastWeb!) |