What Future Undergrads Ought To Know About Student Loans And Online Resources
Navigating the student loan process can be a challenge, starting from ground zero. Since the federal government got in the student loan business in 1965, something like 65 million Americans have taken advantage of it. There have been several bills run through Congress over the years, creating a variety of loan programs – for students, vets, returning students, and so forth. The primary government online resource for information on government student aid is http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/fsa/index.html.
For basic information on what is available through federal programs, perhaps the most basic resource is the Department of Education’s site entitled “Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid”. It is a comprehensive resource on grants, loans, and work-study programs which are the three major forms of aid available through the Department’s Federal Student Aid office. This material tells you about the programs and how to apply for them. http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index.html.
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