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10 Common FAFSA® Mistakes to Avoid article(Result Type: General)
Description: Article listing common mistakes students make when filling out and submitting the FAFSA form.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
13 Things to Know When Evaluating Your Financial Aid Offers article(Result Type: General)
Description: Article detailing what students need to know for reviewing and interpreting financial aid offers.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
15 Myths We're Busting About the FAFSA® Process article(Result Type: General)
Description: Article for students debunking common myths about the FAFSA form and process.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
2022 Federal Policy Update webinar (September 2022)(Result Type: General)
Description: Webinar providing federal student aid policy updates and general information to counselors and mentors.
Resource Type: Webinar or Audio File
2022–23 FAFSA on the Web Worksheet(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Worksheet that provides a preview of the questions students and parents may be asked while completing the FAFSA form. [120 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: PDF)
2022–23 FAFSA® Form on StudentAid.gov Preview Presentation(Result Type: PPT)
Description: Presentation that provides screenshots of the 2022–23 fafsa.gov application. Feel free to use the screenshots as you compile your own presentations. [52 MB]
Resource Type: Presentation
2022–23 Free Application for Federal Student Aid PDF(Result Type: PDF)
Description: The Department of Education's form for federal student aid. The online FAFSA form became available on Oct. 1, 2021, for the 2022–23"award year." [2.77 MB]
Resource Type: Handout
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: PDF)
2022–23 Graduate/Professional College Financing Plan Template(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Consumer tool that can be used to help graduate and professional students understand and compare school aid offers. [81 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
2022–23 Student Aid Report(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Sample Student Aid Report for financial aid office staff and college access counselors to familiarize themselves with what their students may receive. [976 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: PDF)
2022–23 Student Aid Report (SAR) Acknowledgement(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Sample SAR Acknowledgement for financial aid office staff and college access counselors to familiarize themselves with what their students may receive. [668 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: PDF)
2022–23 Summary of Changes for the Application Processing System(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Describes updates to the 2022–23 FAFSA form and processing system. Written for college financial aid staff; some sections useful to counselors or mentors. [872 KB]
Resource Type: Professional Guide
2022–23 Undergraduate College Financing Plan Template(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Consumer tool that can be used to help undergraduate students understand and compare school aid offers. [78 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
2023–24 Application and Verification Guide(Result Type: General)
Description: A guide for counselors who help students begin the federal student aid process–filling out the FAFSA form, verifying information, and making corrections.
Resource Type: Professional Guide
2023–24 FAFSA on the Web Worksheet(Result Type: General)
Description: Worksheet providing a preview of the questions students and parents may be asked while completing the FAFSA form.
Resource Type: Handout
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: General)
2023–24 FAFSA® Form on StudentAid.gov Preview Presentation(Result Type: General)
Description: Presentation providing screenshots of the 2023–24 fafsa.gov application. Feel free to use the screenshots as you compile your own presentations.
Resource Type: Presentation
2023–24 FAFSA® Line-by-line Demo webinar (October 2022)(Result Type: General)
Description: Webinar providing an in-depth guide of the 2023–24 FAFSA form and highlighting key sections and common mistakes for students and parents.
Resource Type: Webinar or Audio File
2023–24 FAFSA® Updates webinar (September 2022)(Result Type: General)
Description: Webinar informing students and parents about what was new on the 2023–24 FAFSA form.
Resource Type: Webinar or Audio File
2023–24 Graduate/Professional College Financing Plan Template(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Consumer tool that can be used to help graduate and professional students understand and compare school aid offers. [81KB]
Resource Type: Handout
2023–24 Student Aid Report (SAR) Acknowledgement*(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Sample SAR Acknowledgement for financial aid office staff and college access counselors to familiarize themselves with what their students may receive.
Resource Type: Handout
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: PDF)
2023–24 Student Aid Report*(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Sample Student Aid Report for financial aid office staff and college access counselors to familiarize themselves with what their students may receive.
Resource Type: Handout
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: PDF)
2023–24 Summary of Changes for the Application Processing System(Result Type: General)
Description: Document describing updates to the 2023–24 FAFSA form and processing system. Written for college financial aid staff; some sections useful to counselors or mentors.
Resource Type: Professional Guide
2023–24 Undergraduate College Financing Plan Template(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Consumer tool that can be used to help undergraduate students understand and compare school aid offers. [78 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
3 FAFSA Deadlines You Need to Know Now article(Result Type: General)
Description: Article detailing the three types of FAFSA deadlines (college, state, and federal) students need to know.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
3 Ways to Spot Student Loan Scams article(Result Type: General)
Description: Article listing signs to help borrowers identify a scam by a student loan debt relief company.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
4 Loan Forgiveness Programs for Teachers article(Result Type: General)
Description: Article telling teachers with federal student loans about four loan forgiveness program options that they may be eligible for.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
4 Things to Consider in Choosing a College or Career School article(Result Type: General)
Description: Article describing College Scorecard, a tool to answer questions about costs, graduation, debt, and typical earnings after enrollment.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
4 Ways to Manage Your Federal Student Aid (Grants, Loans, and Work-Study) article(Result Type: General)
Description: Article covering four free resources to help student's track their financial aid during college or career school.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
5 Things To Do After Filing Your FAFSA® Form article(Result Type: General)
Description: Article listing five things students should do to prepare to pay for school, even after submitting the FAFSA® form.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
5 Things To Know Before Consolidating Federal Student Loans article(Result Type: General)
Description: Article listing the pros and cons before federal student loan borrowers consolidate their federal student loans.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
7 Options if You Didn't Receive Enough Financial Aid article(Result Type: General)
Description: Article telling students about other ways to pay for their education if they didn't receive enough financial aid to cover school expenses.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
7 Things You Need Before Filling Out the FAFSA® Form article(Result Type: General)
Description: Article listing the documents and materials (e.g., tax records, Social Security number, and FSA ID) students need to complete the FAFSA form.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
8 Easy Steps for Parents Completing the FAFSA® Form article(Result Type: General)
Description: Article providing parents with simple steps to complete the FAFSA form for the first time and help their children obtain federal student aid.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
8 Steps to Completing the FAFSA® Form article(Result Type: General)
Description: Article listing eight simple steps for students to submit the FAFSA form on time.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
9 Myths About the FSA ID article(Result Type: General)
Description: Article debunking some common myths about the FSA ID.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
A Guide to Submit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Form webinar (August 2022)(Result Type: General)
Description: Webinar detailing the PSLF program, limited PSLF waiver, PSLF Help Tool, and additional resources to navigate the process.
Resource Type: Webinar or Audio File
A Parent's Guide to the Financial Aid Process webinar (January 2023)(Result Type: General)
Description: Webinar providing parents with guidance and essential tips on how to prepare and complete the FAFSA form.
Resource Type: Webinar or Audio File
About Federal Student Aid video(Result Type: General)
Description: An overview of the Department of Education's office of Federal Student Aid and its role in providing financial aid to help pay for college or career school.
Resource Type: Video
Also Available in: Spanish-captioned video(Result Type: VIDEO)
After the FAFSA Form: What Happens Next video(Result Type: General)
Description: Video describing what happens after a student submits the FAFSA form. Includes info about the Student Aid Report, EFC, and receiving aid.
Resource Type: Video
Also Available in: Spanish-captioned video(Result Type: VIDEO)
Are Your Students Thinking About College?(Result Type: PDF)
Description: IRS fact sheet intended to raise counselors' awareness of education tax benefits such as the American Opportunity Tax Credit and Lifetime Learning Credit. [97 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Become a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Help Tool Ninja article(Result Type: General)
Description: Article summarizing how to use the PSLF Help Tool for federal student loan borrowers.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
Best Tools and Resources for the Federal Financial Aid Process webinar (April 2022)(Result Type: General)
Description: Webinar providing an overview of tools and resources for navigating the federal financial aid process.
Resource Type: Webinar or Audio File
Budgeting video(Result Type: General)
Description: Video providing an overview of how budgeting can help students make smart financial decisions, as well as info on creating and maintaining a budget.
Resource Type: Video
Also Available in: Spanish-captioned video(Result Type: VIDEO)
Career Search(Result Type: General)
Description: Explore potential careers using this career search tool with info on typical duties, education needed, average salary, and more.
Resource Type: Web Resource or Tool
Checklists for Academic and Financial Preparation(Result Type: General)
Description: Checklists that help students (elementary, middle, and high school), as well as adults and parents prepare financially and academically for college.
Resource Type: Web Resource or Tool
College Navigator (College Search Website)(Result Type: General)
Description: College Navigator, the Department of Education's college search tool, allows students to find colleges and career schools by location, degrees, tuition, etc.
Resource Type: Web Resource or Tool
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: General)
College Scorecard(Result Type: General)
Description: Students can use this interactive tool to find and compare colleges with info on college costs, graduation rates, and the average amount students borrow.
Resource Type: Web Resource or Tool
Complete Your PSLF Form in 5 Easy Steps video(Result Type: General)
Description: Video providing steps to complete the PSLF form using the PSLF Help Tool.
Resource Type: Video
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's financial path to graduation tool(Result Type: General)
Description: Web tool helping students to determine each school's net price–their actual out-of-pocket cost.
Resource Type: Web Resource or Tool
Counselors and Mentors Handbook on Federal Student Aid*(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Explains federal student aid programs and how to guide students through the FAFSA process. [349 KB]
Resource Type: Professional Guide
Creating and Using the FSA ID(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Explains what an FSA ID is, how you get one, and what you use it for. Includes top tips for using an FSA ID. [67 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: PDF)
Creating and Using Your Account Username and Password (FSA ID): An Overview*(Result Type: PPT)
Description: Presentation providing an overview of the FSA ID, including how to create it, where it can be used, and how to troubleshoot some common errors. [15.7 MB]
Resource Type: Presentation
Department of Labor Scholarship Finder(Result Type: General)
Description: Students can use the U.S. Department of Labor's free scholarship search tool to find scholarships along with information on how to apply.
Resource Type: Web Resource or Tool
Direct Loan Entrance Counseling Guide(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Guide that helps federal student loan borrowers understand what it means to take out a federal student loan. [16 MB]
Resource Type: How-To Guide
Direct Loan Exit Counseling Guide(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Guide providing an overview of information federal student loan borrowers need to successfully repay their federal student loan(s). [13 MB]
Resource Type: How-To Guide
Do You Need Money for College or Career School? Apply for Federal Student Aid*(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Publication that provides information on applying for aid, types of federal student aid, and eligibility. [6.53 MB]
Resource Type: Handout
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: PDF), Printer-friendly Version(Result Type: PDF)
Don't Get Scammed on Your Way to College(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Tips to avoid scams and identity theft while looking for scholarships and other financial aid to pay for college. [46 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Educational and Training Vouchers for Current and Former Foster Care Youth(Result Type: General)
Description: Web page with information about the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program's Educational and Training Vouchers for current and former foster care youth.
Resource Type: Web Resource or Tool
Eligibility for Federal Student Aid graphic(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Graphic that lays out the criteria that determine a student's eligibility for federal student aid. [1.39 MB]
Resource Type: Infographic
Also Available in: Text version(Result Type: General)
Exit Counseling Guide Form: Student Contact Information and Acknowledgement of Exit Counseling(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Form for federal student loan borrowers who didn't complete exit counseling online to confirm their contact information and exit counseling completion. [60 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
FAFSA Changes: An Overview webinar (May 2023)(Result Type: General)
Description: Webinar informing school counselors and college access professionals about changes to FAFSA form and process starting the 2024–25 award year.
Resource Type: Webinar or Audio File
FAFSA Completion Data(Result Type: General)
Description: Counselors can use Federal Student Aid's Data Center to see information on FAFSA completion based on high school, postsecondary school, and state.
Resource Type: Web Resource or Tool
FAFSA Completion During COVID–19: Effective Partner Strategies webinar (January 2022)(Result Type: General)
Description: Webinar sharing FAFSA outreach strategies from external organizations that engage students and families during the COVID–19 emergency.
Resource Type: Webinar or Audio File
FAFSA Demonstration Site(Result Type: General)
Description: Online tool to increase counselors' understanding of fafsa.gov and to use with students before they apply. Complete a sample FAFSA form or make corrections.
Resource Type: Web Resource or Tool
FAFSA Dependency Status graphic(Result Type: IMG)
Description: Graphic that helps FAFSA applicants determine their dependency status. [2.76 MB]
Resource Type: Infographic
Also Available in: PDF(Result Type: PDF), Spanish(Result Type: IMG), Text version(Result Type: General), Text version - Spanish(Result Type: General), PDF - Spanish(Result Type: PDF)
fafsa.gov(Result Type: General)
Description: The official online form for federal student aid for college or career school. Submit the form online, make corrections, and check application status.
Resource Type: Web Resource or Tool
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: General)
FAFSA: Determining Dependency Status video(Result Type: General)
Description: Walk through the criteria for determining whether a FAFSA applicant is an independent or dependent student.
Resource Type: Video
Also Available in: Spanish-captioned video(Result Type: VIDEO)
FAFSA® Help(Result Type: General)
Description: Web page that provides answers to questions about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA® ) process.
Resource Type: Web Resource or Tool
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: General)
FAFSA®Overview video(Result Type: General)
Description: Provides an overview of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form and the application process.
Resource Type: Video
Federal School Code Search(Result Type: General)
Description: Online tool for students to find the Federal School Codes for the schools they're interested in including on the FAFSA form.
Resource Type: Web Resource or Tool
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: General)
Federal Student Aid and Homeless Youth(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Question and answer fact sheet for homeless youth seeking federal student aid. [92 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Federal Student Aid and Identity Theft(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Ways to avoid identity theft during the student aid process. [44 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Related: Don't Get Scammed on Your Way to College(Result Type: PDF)
Federal Student Aid Estimator(Result Type: General)
Description: Financial aid calculator that gives an early estimate of eligibility for federal aid and helps students understand their options for paying for college.
Resource Type: Web Resource or Tool
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: General)
Federal Student Aid for Individuals Exiting Incarceration(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Fact sheet that provides answers to common questions about federal student aid for students exiting incarceration. [52 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Federal Student Aid for Students in Adult Correctional or Juvenile Justice Facilities(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Fact sheet that provides answers to common questions about federal student aid for students in adult correctional or juvenile justice facilities. [55 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Federal Student Aid Glossary(Result Type: General)
Description: Federal Student Aid's online glossary with definitions of frequently used terms in federal financial aid.
Resource Type: Glossary, Web Resource or Tool
Federal Student Aid's Facebook Page(Result Type: General)
Description: Official Federal Student Aid Facebook posts about the financial aid process. Share with students, borrowers, and parents.
Resource Type: Social Media Content
Federal Student Aid's Instagram Page(Result Type: General)
Description: Official Federal Student Aid Instagram posts about the financial aid process. Share information with the students, borrowers, and parents who follow you.
Resource Type: Social Media Content
Federal Student Aid's LinkedIn Page(Result Type: General)
Description: Official Federal Student Aid LinkedIn posts about the financial aid process. Share information with the students, borrowers, and parents who follow you.
Resource Type: Social Media Content
Federal Student Aid's Twitter Page(Result Type: General)
Description: Official Federal Student Aid tweets about the financial aid process; retweet to share information with the students, borrowers, and parents who follow you.
Resource Type: Social Media Content
Federal Student Aid's YouTube Channel(Result Type: General)
Description: Videos to inform students and parents about the financial aid process, including applying for aid and repaying federal student loans.
Resource Type: Social Media Content, Video
Federal Student Aid: Find the Info You Need(Result Type: PDF)
Description: List of financial aid topics and where to find information about them. Includes the FAFSA® process, types of aid, repaying loans, grad school, and parents. [143.61 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Federal Student Grant Programs(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Fact sheet listing federal student grant programs with program details and award limits. [169 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: PDF)
Federal Student Loan Programs(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Fact sheet listing federal student loan programs with loan details and award limits. [160 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: PDF)
Federal Student Loans: Basics for Students(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Brochure providing students with basic information on Direct Loans, including eligibility, repayment, and responsible borrowing. [2.2 MB]
Resource Type: Handout
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: PDF)
Federal Student Loans: Direct PLUS Loan Basics for Parents(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Brochure providing parents with information on Direct PLUS Loans for parents. Includes overview of eligibility, application process, and repayment. [4.89 MB]
Resource Type: Handout
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: PDF)
Related: Federal Student Loans: Basics for Students(Result Type: PDF)
Federal Student Loans: Repaying Your Loans(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Guide providing information about federal student loan repayment plan options, finding loan history and loan servicers, and making payments. [4.39 MB]
Resource Type: Handout
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: PDF)
Filling Out the FAFSA® Form(Result Type: General)
Description: Web page that provides information about filling out the FAFSA® form and applying for federal student aid.
Resource Type: Web Resource or Tool
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: General)
Financial Aid and College Preparation Resources for Native Americans(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Fact sheet providing list of resources that Native Americans can use to learn about preparing for and paying for college. [50 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Financial Aid and Undocumented Students(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Fact sheet that provides answers to frequently asked questions about financial aid for undocumented students and DACA students. [83 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: PDF)
Financial Aid Toolkit fact sheet(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Highlights of FinancialAidToolkit.ed.gov, a site for school counselors, college access advisers, and others who help students find money for college. [380 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Financial Literacy Guidance from Federal Student Aid(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Document helping mentors advise postsecondary students in developing skills to make informed financial decisions, especially regarding student loans. [2.3 MB]
Resource Type: How-To Guide
Finding Money for College or Career School*(Result Type: PPT)
Description: Presentation providing students with a basic introduction to types of financial aid and how to apply for federal student aid using the FAFSA form. [1.72 MB]
Resource Type: Presentation
Also Available in: PDF(Result Type: PDF)
Finding the Right Fit Using College Scorecard webinar (April 2021) (Result Type: General)
Description: Webinar that shows students how to use the College Scorecard's features and find a college that may be best fit. [56.5 MB]
Resource Type: Webinar or Audio File
Also Available in: Transcript(Result Type: PDF)
For Members of the U.S. Armed Forces: What you need to know about your federal student loan benefits(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Booklet that provides an overview of student loan benefits for members of the U.S. armed forces. [541 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Get Scholarship Help With These Basics and Tips article(Result Type: General)
Description: Article providing students with information about scholarships and tips on how to apply for them.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
Getting a Federal Student Loan graphic(Result Type: IMG)
Description: Graphic that walks through the steps for getting a federal student loan. [4.27 MB]
Resource Type: Infographic
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: IMG), Text version(Result Type: General), Text version - Spanish(Result Type: General)
How to Avoid Summer Melt: 4 Tips for Incoming Freshmen article(Result Type: General)
Description: Article outlining tips to avoid "summer melt"— when students are accepted into college but never arrive in the fall.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
How To Complete Exit Counseling video(Result Type: General)
Description: Video providing a step-by-step guide on exit counseling— a course to help borrowers understand their responsibilities when repaying federal student loans.
Resource Type: Video
How to Create an Account and Username (FSA ID) for StudentAid.gov video(Result Type: General)
Description: Explains what an FSA ID is and why you need one, and provides the step-by-step process of creating an FSA ID.
Resource Type: Video
How to Deduct Student Loan Interest on Your Taxes (1098-E) article(Result Type: General)
Description: Article telling borrowers how to report student loan interest payments from the IRS Form 1098-E on their federal taxes to potentially get a deduction.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
How to Fill Out the FAFSA® Form When You Have Multiple Children article(Result Type: General)
Description: Article outlining four things parents need to know about filling out the FAFSA form when they have multiple children in college.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
How To Fill Out the FAFSA® Form video(Result Type: General)
Description: Learn about the steps for completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form.
Resource Type: Video
How to Manage Your Student Loans video(Result Type: General)
Description: Get info on how to manage student loans, including changing repayment plans, and options for students who are having trouble making payments.
Resource Type: Video
Also Available in: Spanish-captioned video(Result Type: VIDEO)
How to Regain Access to Your FSA ID (Account Username and Password) video(Result Type: General)
Description: Explains how to regain access to your FSA ID by retrieving your forgotten username or resetting your forgotten password.
Resource Type: Video
How To Tackle Verification in the FAFSA® Process webinar (March 2022)(Result Type: General)
Description: Webinar detailing the steps to consider when a student's FAFSA® form is selected for verification.
Resource Type: Webinar or Audio File
Information for International Students Wishing to Attend College in the United States(Result Type: PDF)
Description: International students wishing to study in the U.S. should be aware of financial aid eligibility rules, visa rules, and required standardized tests. [172 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Introducing Aid Summary video(Result Type: General)
Description: Provides an overview of the Aid Summary feature on StudentAid.gov.
Resource Type: Video
Introducing Our Loan Simulator Tool video(Result Type: General)
Description: Provides an overview of Loan Simulator, a tool to help students and borrowers with their student loan decisions.
Resource Type: Video
Loan Repayment Checklist(Result Type: General)
Description: Checklist that helps borrowers manage and repay their federal student loans.
Resource Type: Web Resource or Tool
Loan Simulator(Result Type: General)
Description: Tool helping borrowers calculate federal student loan payments and choose a loan repayment option that best meets their needs and goals.
Resource Type: Web Resource or Tool
Money Management Checklist for College Students(Result Type: PDF)
Description: This checklist helps students manage their financial lives while in school. [45 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
My Future, My Way: First Steps Toward College(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Workbook for middle and junior high school students with information on how to prepare for and how to pay for education beyond high school. [8.2 MB]
Resource Type: Handout
Next Gen FSA Sample Facebook Post 2(Result Type: General)
Description: Sample Facebook post with video describing what students and borrowers can expect from Next Gen FSA in the future. Share with the students and borrowers.
Resource Type: Social Media Content
Next Gen FSA Sample Tweet 2(Result Type: General)
Description: Sample tweet with video describing what students and borrowers can expect from Next Gen FSA in the future.
Resource Type: Social Media Content
Overview of the Financial Aid Process graphic(Result Type: IMG)
Description: Graphic that reviews the availability of federal financial aid for college, the FAFSA® form, and the process for applying for and receiving aid. [0.98 MB]
Resource Type: Infographic
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: IMG), Text version(Result Type: General), Text version - Spanish(Result Type: General)
Overview of the Financial Aid Process video(Result Type: General)
Description: Get an overview of the availability of federal financial aid for college, the FAFSA® form, and the process for applying for and receiving aid.
Resource Type: Video
Also Available in: Spanish-captioned video(Result Type: VIDEO)
Play It Safe: Protect Yourself From Student Loan Scams video(Result Type: General)
Description: Video detailing how to avoid scams and what borrowers can do if they think they've been scammed.
Resource Type: Video
PLUS Loans: What to Do if You're Denied Based on Adverse Credit History article(Result Type: General)
Description: Article telling parents and graduate students what to do if their Direct PLUS Loan application is denied due to an adverse credit history.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
Poster Template(Result Type: DOC)
Description: This poster template can be used by organizations to create fliers for upcoming financial aid events. [0.98 MB]
Resource Type: Template
Related: Print Ad Template(Result Type: DOC), Presentation Template(Result Type: PPT)
Presentation Template(Result Type: PPT)
Description: This presentation template may be used by organizations to create their own financial aid presentations. [2.09 MB]
Resource Type: Presentation, Template
Related: Print Ad Template(Result Type: DOC), Poster Template(Result Type: DOC)
Print Ad Template(Result Type: DOC)
Description: This print ad template can be used by organizations to create advertisements for upcoming financial aid events. [0.98 MB]
Resource Type: Template
Related: Poster Template(Result Type: DOC), Presentation Template(Result Type: PPT)
PSLF Help Tool: Are You Eligible for Loan Forgiveness webinar (February 2022)(Result Type: General)
Description: Webinar highlighting PSLF eligibility for federal student loan borrowers and the process for consideration by using the PSLF Help Tool.
Resource Type: Webinar or Audio File
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Help Tool(Result Type: General)
Description: Online tool to help borrowers understand more about the PSLF Program and what is needed to participate and possibly have their loans forgiven.
Resource Type: Web Resource or Tool
Public Service Loan Forgiveness graphic(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Graphic that highlights the requirements for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. [1.72 MB]
Resource Type: Infographic
Also Available in: Text Version(Result Type: General)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness webinar (October 2022)(Result Type: General)
Description: Webinar that provides an overview of Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Resource Type: Webinar or Audio File
Repayment: What to Expect video(Result Type: General)
Description: Learn about what to expect when your federal student loan enters repayment.
Resource Type: Video
Also Available in: Spanish-captioned video(Result Type: VIDEO)
Responsible Borrowing video(Result Type: General)
Description: Learn about responsible borrowing, loan repayment, and carefully weighing the costs of college and potential income after graduation.
Resource Type: Video
Also Available in: Spanish-captioned video(Result Type: VIDEO)
Saving Early = Saving Smart! Watch Your Money Grow With Your Child(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Fact sheet providing parents with tips on saving money for college or career school. [40 KB]
Resource Type: Handout
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: PDF)
Simple Steps To Transfer Tax Information Into Your FAFSA® Form graphic(Result Type: IMG)
Description: Graphic for students explaining how to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to transfer tax information into the FAFSA form. [895 KB]
Resource Type: Infographic
Also Available in: Text Version(Result Type: General), Spanish(Result Type: IMG), Text Version - Spanish(Result Type: General)
So Your Loan Was Transferred, What's Next? article (Result Type: General)
Description: Article providing information borrowers need to know if their federal student loans are being transferred to a new servicer.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
Social Media Best Practices and Resources webinar (August 2020)(Result Type: General)
Description: Webinar that helps college access professionals understand Federal Student Aid's social media resources and best practices to serve students and borrowers. [56.7 MB]
Resource Type: Webinar or Audio File
Also Available in: Transcript (Result Type: DOC)
Student Loan Debt Collection Assistant(Result Type: General)
Description: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's online tool that provides information and advice on paying off student loans.
Resource Type: Web Resource or Tool
Student Loan Forgiveness (and Other Ways the Government Can Help You Repay Your Loans) article(Result Type: General)
Description: Article detailing ways borrowers could have their federal student loans forgiven or get help repaying them.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
Student Loan Repayment Options video(Result Type: General)
Description: Provides an overview of federal student loan repayment options. Includes info on loan consolidation, repayment plans, auto debit, and loan servicers.
Resource Type: Video
Suggested Email Language About Loans and Repayment for Undergraduate Borrowers(Result Type: DOC)
Description: Document that provides email language financial aid administrators and counselors can use in messaging to graduating students with loans. [30 KB]
Resource Type: Email Content
Suggested Email Language About the IRS DRT and Income-Driven Repayment Plan Request(Result Type: DOC)
Description: Suggested email language that financial aid administrators and counselors can use with student loan borrowers who may be interested in an IDR plan. [22 KB]
Resource Type: Email Content
The EFC Formula, 2022–23(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Guide explaining the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) that results from the FAFSA form. EFC formula worksheets are included. [544 KB]
Resource Type: How-To Guide
The EFC Formula, 2023–24(Result Type: General)
Description: Guide explaining the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) that results from the FAFSA form. EFC formula worksheets are included.
Resource Type: How-To Guide
The Limited Waiver Has Ended. What's Next For PSLF? webinar (November 2022)(Result Type: General)
Description: This webinar covers PSLF requirements, info about eligible payments, and strategies to track progress now that the limited PSLF waiver has ended.
Resource Type: Webinar or Audio File
The Ultimate Resource for Counselors and Mentors: The Financial Aid Toolkit (July 2021)(Result Type: General)
Description: Webinar that provides a full overview of the Financial Aid Toolkit website for college access professionals. [90 MB]
Resource Type: Webinar or Audio File
Also Available in: Transcript(Result Type: PDF)
The Versatile Student Loan Calculator: Loan Simulator article(Result Type: General)
Description: Article providing an overview of Loan Simulator, a tool to help students decide how much to borrow and understand what repayment would look like.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post
Tools for Student Financial Empowerment webinar (April 2021)(Result Type: General)
Description: Webinar that describes tools students may use to make informed financial decisions about their journey after high school. [66.3 MB]
Resource Type: Webinar or Audio File
Also Available in: Transcript(Result Type: PDF)
Trouble Making Your Federal Student Loan Payments? graphic(Result Type: IMG)
Description: Graphic for federal student loan borrowers providing information on what to do if they are having trouble making their student loan payments. [3.95 MB]
Resource Type: Infographic
Also Available in: PDF(Result Type: PDF), Text Version(Result Type: General), Spanish(Result Type: IMG), PDF - Spanish(Result Type: PDF), Text Version - Spanish(Result Type: General)
Types of Federal Student Aid graphic(Result Type: IMG)
Description: Graphic for students and parents detailing the three types of federal student aid, other financial aid sources, and the FAFSA form. [276 KB]
Resource Type: Infographic
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: IMG), Text Version(Result Type: General), Text Version - Spanish(Result Type: General)
Types of Federal Student Aid Graphic (Short Version)(Result Type: IMG)
Description: Simple graphic showing the three types of federal student aid (grants, loans, work-study) for college or career school. Lists URLs for details and FAFSA. [109 KB]
Resource Type: Infographic
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: IMG), Text Version(Result Type: PDF), Text Version - Spanish(Result Type: PDF)
Related: Types of Federal Student Aid Graphic(Result Type: IMG)
Types of Federal Student Aid video(Result Type: General)
Description: Video explaining different types of federal student aid (grants, work-study funds, and loans) available to students.
Resource Type: Video
Also Available in: Spanish-captioned video(Result Type: VIDEO)
What You Need To Know About the Federal Student Loan Process webinar (February 2023)(Result Type: General)
Description: Webinar providing guidance on how federal student loans can be an option to help assist covering college education costs.
Resource Type: Webinar or Audio File
Who's My Parent When I Fill Out My FAFSA® Form? graphic(Result Type: IMG)
Description: Graphic helping dependent students determine which parent's information to include in the FAFSA form..
Resource Type: Infographic
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: IMG), Text Version(Result Type: General), Text Version - Spanish(Result Type: General)
Why Go to College or Career School? graphic(Result Type: IMG)
Description: Graphic showing the average earnings for people 25 years of age and older with different levels of education.
Resource Type: Infographic
Also Available in: Text Version(Result Type: General)
