Here is a list of what we believe are the ten best free resources on the Web about federal student loans. These web sites will provide you with all the information you need to obtain federal student aid.
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| This web site is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Borrowers of all need levels should apply. This is the first step in the process of funding your college education. |
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| A portal with free information from the U.S. Department of Education on preparing for and funding higher education. There is a ton of information here, with links to various student aid programs, lists of colleges, a scholarship wizard, and much more. |
| | http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/index.jsp | |
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| The government recommends that students apply for a PIN before applying for federal student aid. Your PIN serves as your electronic signature that allows you access to your personal records. |
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| This web site is the National Student Loan Database. It is the Department of Education's database of student loan data for borrowers of government-backed loans. If you have old student loans and need some information about them, you can look it up here. |
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| The home page for the U.S. Department of Education's Direct Loan Program. The site contains information for students on applying for direct loans, loan calculators, and information for financial aid professionals. |
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| This site contains information about your existing direct Federal student loans. You can make a direct loan payment, view your payment history, change billing options, set up recurring payments, and download your 1098-E tax document. |
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| The online federal application to apply for federal direct loan consolidation. |
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| This site lets you get an early start on the financial aid process by providing an early estimate of a student's eligibility for student aid. Much of the information used in the form on this site automatically populates the same fields on the FAFSA, so you will save some time when you get to the point of actually applying for student aid. |
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| Provides information about all of the resources available in your state to help you prepare for and finance your college education. |
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| Not really about student loans, this site is very valuable nonetheless because it provides information about job categories with the highest growth potential. It can help you decide what careers provide the most opportunity. The site is a collaboration between the U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of Education. |
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