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  1. FSA ID Website (https://fsaid.ed.gov) 

  2. Federal Student Aid (http://studentaid.ed.gov) Comprehensive website on student aid that is an Office of the U.S. Department of Education. The site is divided into 5 sections:

    • How Do I Prepare for College: Learn about exploring careers, choosing and applying to schools, and taking required tests. Use checklists to help get ready.

    • What Types of Aid Can I Get: Read about the types of financial aid available from the government and other sources: grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study.

    • Do I Qualify for Aid: Most people are eligible for financial aid. Find out how to get aid, how to stay eligible, and how to get eligibility back if you’ve lost it.

    • How Do I Apply for Aid: Learn how to submit your FAFSA, how aid is calculated, and how you’ll get your aid?

    • How Do I Manage My Loans: Choose a repayment plan, pay on time, avoid default, and get help with problems?

  3. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau –Student Loans
    (www.consumerfinance.gov/blog/category/student-loans/)

  4. Tax Incentives for Higher Education (https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/taxincentives-for-higher-education) Get more information about education tax incentives from the IRS

  5. National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) (www.nslds.ed.gov/nslds_SA/) The National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) is the U.S. Department of Education's (ED's) central database for student aid. NSLDS receives data from schools, guaranty agencies, the Direct Loan program, and other Department of ED programs. NSLDS Student Access provides a centralized, integrated view of Title IV loans and grants so that recipients of Title IV Aid can access and inquire about their Title IV loans and/or grant data.

  6. Credit Report (www.annualcreditreport.com)

  7. Student Loans (https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan)