Federal Government Resources

U.S. Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education has a wealth of information that can help students and graduates alike. Please click on the link above to visit their website.

Funding Your Education
An introductory publication for students not yet enrolled in a postsecondary school, provides general information about the U.S. Department of Education's federal student financial aid programs and how to apply for them.

Students.gov
Portal site marking a cooperative effort between federal agencies, students, and other parts of the higher education community, under the leadership of the U.S. Department of Education.

Federal Student Financial Aid Homepage
Available federal programs, how to apply, and resource guide for federal students loans.

Federal Student Aid Application (FAFSA)
Fill out your FAFSA online.

Tax Information for Students
Find out about what is available and how to qualify for federal tax relief.

Information on Scholarship Scams
The warning signs, where you can get help, and other useful information provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

National Student Loan Data System
Look up and find out the status of your student loan and PELL grant.

Paying Back Your Federal Student Loan
How to determine if you are eligible for a loan deferment or cancellation.

OFSA Ombudsman
For Information on the Resolution of Federal Student Loan Disputes.

Virginia Financial Aid Resources

State Council of Higher Education for Virginia

Virginia College Savings Plan
Learn how to save for college using an IRC Section 529 qualified state tuition program with both prepaid and savings trust investment options.

Virginia Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
Questions answered, links, and resource ideas from Virginia’s financial aid professionals.

Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia
Information about Virginia’s private colleges and universities.

Commonwealth of Virginia: Financial Aid Page

Virginia Army National Guard
Information about tuition assistance.

Additional Resources

The College Board
Includes information on College Board tests, applying for college online, and paying for college. Includes a scholarship search engine and a college savings calculator.

Finaid!
This award-winning site has grown into one of the most comprehensive annotated collections of information about student financial aid on the web.

Finaid! Financial Aid Calculators
Calculators to help you project college costs, budget your savings, and estimate your financial need.

FastWeb
Free on-line search service for grants, loans, and scholarships.