Financial Aid & Student Loans
Federal Direct Consolidation Loans - Information on consolidating student loans. Apply online.
http://www.loanconsolidation.ed.gov/
Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) - Information about eligibility for benefits on any federal Stafford, SLS, PLUS and Consolidation loans you borrowed under the FFELP.
http://www.neguard.com/familyassistance/PDFdocuments/militarymobil.pdf
Federal Student Aid Online - Make online payments, consolidate your loans, view account balance, change billing options, enroll in electronic services and more.
https://www.dl.ed.gov/borrower/BorrowerWelcomePage.jsp
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Information - List of resoures about FAFSA, which allows you to apply online for student financial aid.
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/fafsa.jsp?tab=funding
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Learn about the loan forgiveness option for borrowers who hold public service jobs through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA).
http://www.nasfaa.org/PDFs/2007/FAQPublic.pdf
Getting Uncle Sam to Pay for Your College Degree - Free handbook for active military personnel covers everything you need to know about: the GI Bill, tuition assistance, scholarships, veteran benefits, student aid, selecting the right degree for you and more. Click here to order a copy.
http://www.militaryhandbooks.com/
Guide to Department of Education Programs - Includes descriptions of various federal student aid programs including the Federal Family Education Loan, Federal Perkins Loan and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan.
http://www.ed.gov/programs/gtep/gtep.pdf
Help Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - Explains how to complete the 2008-09 FAFSA and the purpose of the FAFSA.
http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/attachments/siteresources/CompletingtheFAFSA08-09.pdf
Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) - Educational Assistance - Offers scholarships, grants and loans to students seeking undergraduate degrees. Includes a scholarship search engine to find potential avenues of financial aid available to the military community.
http://www.moaa.org/serv/serv_education/index.htm
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Education Programs - Provides members of the Navy and Marine Corps and eligible family members and survivors with needs-based scholarships and interest-free loans for educational purposes.
http://www.nmcrs.org/education.html
Pay for Your Education - Students.gov - Provides access to education and career development information and resources, links to financial aid overviews, federal loan program information and state financial aid.
http://www.students.gov/STUGOVWebApp/Public?topicID=13&operation=maintopic
Stafford Loans (Federal Family Education Loans & Direct Loans) - Information on how to apply for a Stafford or direct loan, borrowing limits, interest rates and repayment information.
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/studentloans.jsp
State Education Resource Organizations Directory - Contact information for state higher education agencies, which provide information on education programs, colleges and universities, financial aid assistance programs, grants, scholarships, continuing education programs and career opportunities.
http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/Programs/EROD/org_list.cfm?category_ID=SHE
Student Aid on the Web - Provides free information on preparing for and funding education beyond high school.
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/index.jsp
Student Loan Comparison Chart - Shows eligibility, award amount, interest rate and lender/length of repayment information for Federal Perkins Loans, Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Stafford Loans, Direct Stafford Loans, FFEL PLUS Loans and Direct PLUS Loans.
http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/attachments/funding/PerkinsLoanInfo.pdf
USA Funds - Works to enhance postsecondary education preparedness, access and success by providing and supporting financial and other valued services. Guarantees education loans for students and parents throughout the nation.