Unbiased Financial Aid Information

Q: Where can I find free and unbiased financial aid information?

A: This is a great question because financial aid and student loans have become big business in the United States. The best place to start your research is with the free Student Aid Guide from the Department of Education.

This free guide is titled "Funding Education Beyond High School - The Guide to Federal Student Aid" and it is a comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education.

This free publication is available in English and Spanish and is available as a PDF download. You will learn everything about grants, loans, and work-study.

Use this Web address to get started:

www.studentaid.ed.gov

If you have any questions, or require additional information on student financial assistance, you may contact your high school guidance counselor, the financial aid officer at the postsecondary institution you plan to attend, or the Federal Student Aid Information Center.

Federal Student Aid Information Center
1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243)
This is a toll-free number.

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