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Many of the publications below are available to order from www.edpubs.gov.

*The Braille publications, in addition to our other publications, are available from the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243). For additional information and listing of all our Alternate Format (Braille and audio) publications, click here.

Featured Publication

College Preparation Checklist: The checklist includes
  • a "to do" list for students and parents, from elementary school to adult students, to help get ready for college,
  • basic information about federal student aid and money for college, and
  • tips for filling out the FAFSASM.

Federal Student Aid Information/Money for College

The publications and Web pages in this section introduce the federal student aid programs that will help you pay for college.

                Publications                
English
Spanish
Available in Braille
Booklets and Brochures
   
2011-12 Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid
2012-13 Funding Your Education: The Guide to Federal Student Aid
    
     
Web Pages
     
Fact Sheets
DO YOU NEED MONEY FOR COLLEGE? Federal Student Aid at a Glance
Federal Student Aid Grant Programs
  
TEACH Grant
  
Federal Student Aid Loan Programs
  
Funding Your Graduate Education: Sources of Information
  
Scholarships for Military Families
  
How Your Financial Aid Administrator Can Help You
  
FAQs About Federal Student Aid for Incarcerated Individuals
  
Other
Bookmark: studentaid.ed.gov and college.gov
Bright Future Native American Poster
    
     


Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)SM Information

The publications and Web pages in this section tell you how to apply for federal student aid using the FREE application called the FAFSA.

                Publications                
English
Spanish
Available in Braille
Booklets and Brochures
2012-13 Completing the FAFSA
PDF
Coming soon
  
2011-12 Completing the FAFSA
  
2011-12 EFC (Expected Family Contribution) Formula
    
2012-13 EFC (Expected Family Contribution) Formula
    
Worksheets
2012-13 FAFSA on the Web Worksheet
2011-12 FAFSA on the Web Worksheet
2011-12 FAFSA Question 23 Student Aid Eligibility Worksheet
  
Web Pages
     
     
     
Fact Sheets
Steps to Federal Student Aid
  
What Is a Federal Student Aid PIN and Why Do I Need One?
 
FAFSA Filing Time
  
What Information Do I Need When I Fill Out the FAFSA?
  
What's So Great About Doing the FAFSA Online?
  
Am I Dependent or Independent?
  
Who Is My "Parent" When I Fill Out the FAFSA?
  
Myths About Financial Aid
  
Other
FAFSA on the WebSM Poster
    


Loan Information

The publications and Web pages in this section explain federal student loans - what they are, how to get them, and why to get them.

                Publications                
English
Spanish
Available in Braille
Booklets and Brochures
Your Federal Student Loans: Learn the Basics and Manage Your Debt
Federal Aid First
    
Stafford Loan Forgiveness Program for Teachers
    
Direct Loan Basics for Students
  
Direct Loan Basics for Parents
Entrance Counseling Guide for Direct Loan Borrowers
    
Exit Counseling Guide for Direct Loan Borrowers
    
Web Pages
     
Fact Sheets
Income Based Repayment Plan for the Direct Loan and FFELSM Programs
  
Federal Student Aid Loan Programs
  
Why Get a Federal Student Loan?
  
Got a Federal Student Loan? Be a Responsible Borrower!
  
Loan Forgiveness for Public Service Employees (2 pages)
  
Student Loans: Avoiding Deceptive Offers
    


Getting Ready for College

The publications and Web pages in this section tell you how to get ready for college and your career.

                Publications                
English
Spanish
Available in Braille
Booklets and Brochures
   
My Future, My Way: First Steps Toward College — A Workbook for Middle and Junior High School Students
KnowHow2GO
  
Fact Sheets - Early Preparation
Saving Early = Saving Smart! Watch Your Money Grow With Your Child
    
Fact Sheets - College and Career Preparation
Why Go to College?
  
college.gov
  
Choose a Career School Carefully
  
Choosing a Career
  
Other
Bookmark: studentaid.ed.gov and college.gov


Consumer Protection

The publications and Web pages in this section provide important information about protecting yourself from scams and getting the most from your money.

                Publications                
English
Spanish
Available in Braille
Booklets and Brochures
Save Your Money, Save Your Identity
  
Web Pages
     
     
Fact Sheets
Choose a Trade/Vocational School Carefully
  
Don't Get Scammed on Your Way to College
  
Be an Informed Consumer... when it comes to federal student aid
  
Student Aid and Identity Theft
  
Student Loans: Avoiding Deceptive Offers
    
Other
Don't Get Stung! Poster
  


Last updated/reviewed February 6, 2012

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