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Federal Student Loans - Pay for Tuition, Books and Supplies
Federal student loans help cover school expenses including tuition, fees, housing, books, supplies, and transportation. Two of the most popular federal loan options are the Stafford loan and Federal PLUS loan. Both loans offer a fixed interest rate, federal benefits, and can be used in combination to cover the full cost of your education. Click the links below to learn more about these great funding options.
Federal Stafford Loan and Federal PLUS Loan
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Free FAFSA Help eBook!
PDF guide on how to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid - and not miss a dime of financial aid!
Many states have priority deadlines for state financial aid on March 1, so make sure you file your FAFSA as soon as possible!
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2009-2010 FAFSA Resources
- Master your FAFSA in 4 minutes – watch our 2008-2009 FAFSA Video to learn what's new in this year's FAFSA
- Get help with your FAFSA – download the FAFSA Help Guide with tips and tricks to maximize your financial aid package
Financial Aid Starter Pack - Podcast
If you are not a listener to the Financial Aid Podcast and you want to get up to speed quickly on the five steps of financial aid, this series of 5 episodes should take about an hour total to listen to and will get you started right away.
Financial Aid Podcast Live: How to Pay for College in Uncertain Times
Some tips for students and their families to help with paying for college are:
- Work with your financial aid officers, they can ofter personalized assistance.
- Start with Scholarships, Grants and Federal Loans before private student loans.
- Borrow responsibly, and don't borrow more than you can pay back.
For more advice, tips and tricks, listen to the entire program.
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Additional Student Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a question you need answering, such as "Which loan program is best for me?". We have all the answers and more listed in our FAQs section.
Financial Aid 101
Learn the basics of Financial Aid such as how to apply for a Stafford Loan.
Responsible Borrowing
This article gives timely information on how to keep on top of your loan repayment and encourages you to borrow responsibly.
Forms Center
Our forms center includes PDF files for you to download such as Loan Forbearance forms, Loan Discharge forms, Loan Forgiveness forms and much more.
Student Loan Glossary
Not sure what something means, do you get mixed up between your SEOG, FFELP and FDSLP? Look at our glossary of terms to find out all the definitions.
Online Financial Aid Presentations
We have compiled the best of the Web's Financial Aid Presentations for you to download if things are still not making sense. All the presentations are in Microsoft Powerpoint and offer a visual tour through the world of Financial Aid.
Stafford Loan Entrance and Exit Counseling Interview
Federal loan regulations now require borrowers to complete student loan counseling via an Entrance Counseling Interview, once the student begins school, and an Exit Counseling Interview
Student Loan Resources
Our useful links section contains the Government's website on Federal Financial Aid, and many other great financial aid links.
School Directory
Need to know what schools offer which financial aid programs? Our school directory can help you!
Planning on grad school this fall? Search for Online Graduate Schools today!
Additional Student Loan Network Services
Student Loan Network Services BrochureResources for students and families to help navigate the complex world of financial aid.
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FAFSAOnline.com
This site offers free tips and a step-by-step guide to filling out the FAFSA and ways to maximize your financial aid.
StudentScholarshipSearch.com
A free scholarship listing search tool that requires no submission of personal information.
FinancialAidForum.com
A place where students and parents can gather to ask questions and get answers about the financial aid process.
ScholarshipPoints.com
A free scholarship site that gives away monthly scholarships to students who earn points by logging in, referring friends and completing surveys.
FinancialAidNews.com
The Student Loan Network publishes a monthly newsletter to students, families and financial aid professionals that provides valuable news and information on higher education issues, trends and federal regulations.
HowToGetIn.com
A comprehensive guide with tips on how to get into college, and student action plans that help students prepare for the college admissions and college search process.
FinancialAidPodcast.com
Our award-winning Financial Aid Podcast delivers timely financial aid, scholarship, student loan, career, and personal finance information in about 15 minutes every day. Great for a walk to class or a commute, the Financial Aid Podcast helps you make the most of your money, in college and beyond.
Our Financial Aid Blogs include:
- StudentLoanNetwork.com/student-loan-help
- StaffordLoan.com/student-loan-blog
- FAFSAOnline.com/FAFSA-blog
- StudentLoanConsolidator.com/student-loan-consolidation-blog
- GradLoans.com/graduate-financial-aid-blog
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