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Application Resources and Links

FinAid!
An excellent site, offering information for students and families on all aspects of financial aid. Resources include information on scholarships and loans as well as calculators to help you estimate everything from your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) to monthly loan repayment amounts after graduation.

Student Aid On the Web
The federal government student aid portal—your one stop site for all things related to federal student financial aid.

The Student Guide
Published by the U.S. Department of Education, this is the most comprehensive resource on student financial aid.

Federal Student Aid
The Web site of the federal agency that administers all aspects of federal student aid. You will find information on applying for aid, eligibility, and repayment of federal student loans, among other topics.

FAFSA Help
This Web site explains how to properly complete the FAFSA, the purpose of the FAFSA questions, and how information should be reported in unusual cases.

Answering FAFSA Question #35
A new law suspends federal student aid eligibility for students convicted under federal or state laws regarding the possession or sale of drugs (not including alcohol or tobacco). The Question 35 Worksheet will help you determine whether this law affects your eligibility for federal student aid.

Federal Student Aid PIN Web site
Request a Personal Identification Number (PIN) or a duplicate PIN, and make changes to your PIN.

Title IV School Code
Locate the Title IV School Code of schools that participate in the federal student aid programs administered by the U.S. Department of Education.

Selective Service System
Men who are 18 to 25 years of age must register with Selective Service to be eligible for federal financial aid. If you haven’t registered yet, you can do so here.

The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA)
Provides information for students, parents, and financial aid administrators.

Practical Money Skills
Excellent Web site explaining how to manage your money and develop budgeting skills.

Federal Reserve Personal Finance Education Web site
Information on loans and other aspects of personal finance.

Mapping Your Future
Career planning Web site dedicated to choosing a college or university, developing financial aid literacy, and online loan counseling.

You Can Deal With It
Site providing practical advice on credit cards and other financial matters.