Help from Uncle Sam

Financial Aid Resource Publications

from the U.S. Department of Education

Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid is a comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education. Grants, loans, and work-study are the three major forms of aid available through the Department's Federal Student Aid office. Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid tells you about the programs and how to apply for them.

The 2006-07 version of the Guide, which covers July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007, is available in both English (PDF and HTML) and Spanish (PDF and HTML).

The 2007-08 version of the Guide, which covers July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008, is now available in English (PDF) and Spanish (PDF).

To apply for federal aid and to apply for many state student aid programs, students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Electronic versions of the FAFSA make applying for financial aid faster and easier than ever.

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.