A comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education covers the three major forms of aid--grants, loans, and work-study--available through the Department's Federal Student Aid office and tells you about the programs and how to apply for them.

Federal Student Aid's core mission is to ensure that all eligible Americans benefit from federal financial assistance--grants, loans and work-study programs--for education beyond high school. The programs administered comprise the nation's largest source of student aid: during the 2004-05 school year alone, approximately $74 billion in new aid was provided to nearly 10 million postsecondary students and their families. This guide provides information for students considering education beyond high school and wondering how they will pay for it. It provides information on how to apply to the federal student aid program in order to to be eligible for financial aid. It presents almost all the information one needs to know about federal student assistance programs--grants, loans, work-study and more. It leads the reader step-by-step through the process--including the famous FAFSA form. The guide explains everything in simple, direct terms in offering an abundance of information on obtaining federal student aid. It is organized into the following sections: (1) What You should Know before You Apply; (2) Start Here... How Do I Apply; and (3) Repaying Your Student Loan; (4) Important Terms; and (5) State Higher Education Agencies. A contact for each state is listed at the end of the document.

Federal Student Aid's core mission is to ensure that all eligible Americans benefit from federal financial assistance--grants, loans and work-study programs--for education beyond high school. The programs administered comprise the nation's largest source of student aid. Every year, the U.S. Department of Education provides more than $83 billion in aid to nearly 14 million postsecondary students and their families. This guide 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. The guide discusses the programs and presents information on the application process. It is organized into the following sections: (1) What You should Know Before You Apply; (2) How Do I Apply; (3) Repaying Your Student Loan; (4) Important Terms; and (5) State Higher Education Agencies. A Federal Student Aid Summary Chart describes aid program names, types of aid, program details, and annual loan limits.

Federal Student Aid's core mission is to ensure that all eligible Americans benefit from federal financial assistance--grants, loans and work-study programs--for education beyond high school. The programs administered comprise the nation's largest source of student aid: during the 2005-06 school year alone, approximately $78 billion in new aid was provided to nearly 10 million postsecondary students and their families. This guide provides information for students considering education beyond high school and wondering how they will pay for it. It provides information on how to apply to the federal student aid program in order to to be eligible for financial aid. It presents almost all the information one needs to know about federal student assistance programs--grants, loans, work-study and more. It leads the reader step-by-step through the process--including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. The guide explains everything in simple, direct terms in offering an abundance of information on obtaining federal student aid. It is organized into the following sections: (1) What You Should Know Before You Apply; (2) Start Here... How Do I Apply; (3) Repaying Your Student Loan; (4) Important Terms; and (5) State Higher Education Agencies. A Federal Student Aid Summary Chart presents names of programs, types of aid, program details, and annual award limits.

Federal Student Aid's core mission is to ensure that all eligible Americans benefit from federal financial assistance--grants, loans and work-study programs--for education beyond high school. The programs administered comprise the nation's largest source of student aid: during the 2007-08 school year alone, approximately $83 billion in new aid was provided to nearly 10 million postsecondary students and their families. This guide provides information for students considering education beyond high school and wondering how they will pay for it. It provides information on how to apply to the federal student aid program in order to to be eligible for financial aid. It presents almost all the information one needs to know about federal student assistance programs--grants, loans, work-study and more. It leads the reader step-by-step through the process--including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. The guide explains everything in simple, direct terms in offering an abundance of information on obtaining federal student aid. It is organized into the following sections: (1) What You should Know Before You Apply; (2) Start Here... How Do I Apply; (3) Repaying Your Student Loan; (4) Important Terms; and (5) State Higher Education Agencies. A Federal Student Aid Summary Chart describes aid program names, types of aid, program details, and annual award limits.