Forms and Publications
Various forms related to financial aid can be viewed and printed here.
Grants, loans, and work-study are the three major forms of aid available through the U.S. Department of Education's Federal Student Aid office. This publication tells you about the programs and how to apply for them.
This U.S. Department of Education Checklist will help you prepare yourself (or your child) for college:
This U.S. Department of Education brochure explains subsidized and unsubsidized Direct Stafford loans for students.
This U.S. Department of Education brochure explains Direct loans for graduate students.
This U.S. Department of Education brochure explains Direct PLUS loans for parents.
This U.S. Department of Education brochure covers what you should consider when you're planning on borrowing money to pay for your education, such as: what types of federal student loans are available; how much to borrow; tips on repaying your loan successfully; the difference between private and federal student loans; the consequences of default, and other helpful hints on how to manage your debt.
