Thursday 10 December 2015

Useful Resources For Student Aid

Eligibility Criterion For Student Financial Aid - Different types of aid (private scholarships, state grants, etc.) have different rules, called eligibility criteria, to determine who gets the aid. Here are the eligibility criteria for the federal student aid programs 

Estimate Your Financial Aid - FAFSA4caster is a free financial aid calculator that gives you an early estimate of your eligibility for federal student aid.  Find for about it here

How Do I Apply For A Federal Student Loan - These forms may be filed at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Receive a financial aid award letter by mail or email. This letter will summarize the financial aid available to the student, including the Federal Stafford loan. Contact your financial aid office to accept the financial aid and student loans. Details here

What Is A Parent Plus Loan - PLUS loans are federal loans that graduate or professional degree students and parents of dependent undergraduate students can use to help pay education expenses. The U.S. Department of Education makes Direct PLUS Loans to eligible borrowers through schools participating in the Direct Loan Program. Find more