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Official account of Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Dept. of Education. We provide grants, loans, & work-study funds for college or career school.
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Live in Washington, D.C.? The District’s FAFSA® deadline is coming up fast! Do you know when?
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Do you love to read? Do you love to write? From English and creative writing to journalism and professional and technical writing, if you’re a writer you have many choices to major in! #BookLoversDay
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Did your homework and decided that loan consolidation is for you? Make sure to consolidate your loans before the Oct. 31, 2022 deadline for the limited Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) waiver. go.usa.gov/xSsKs
Steps to Consolidate Your Federal Student Loans ​ ​ If you’ve decided consolidation is right for you, log in at studentaid.gov to complete your application.​ While applying, you can select the repayment plan and loan servicer for your consolidation loan. ​ In about six weeks, your application will be processed. Reach out to your loan servicer to check on the status of your application.​ About two weeks before your new consolidation loan is disbursed, you will receive a Loan Summary Statement with the total amount of your new consolidation loan, new weighted average interest rate, repayment schedule, and repayment term.​
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Before communicating with a company about your student loan(s), make sure they’re affiliated with the U.S. Department of Education. View the official list of federal loan servicers: go.usa.gov/xSGXG
Stay alert to avoid scams! Never pay for help and communicate only with your student loan servicer.
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Ready to rock your senior year? 🎸 Now’s a great time to prep for college or career school! Use this checklist to get a head start ✔️
College Prep Checklist for Incoming High School Seniors​ Create a username and password (FSA ID)​ Narrow down the list of schools you're considering​ Explore admission requirements and applications for the schools, taking note of application deadlines​ Apply for as many scholarships as possible​ Complete the 2023–24 FAFSA form as soon as possible after Oct. 1, 2022​
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The feeling you get after you and your friend submit your FAFSA® forms and can officially enjoy summer break.
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Thinking about attending graduate school? Take a closer look at the types of federal student aid you could be eligible for when you submit the FAFSA® form.
Student Aid for Graduate Students Direct Unsubsidized Loans Eligible students may borrow up to $20,500 per school year. Graduate students enrolled in certain health profession programs may receive additional Direct Unsubsidized Loan amounts each academic year. Direct PLUS Loans Eligible graduate students who need to borrow more than the maximum unsubsidized loan amounts to meet their education costs may apply for a PLUS loan. Federal Work-Study The Federal Work-Study Program provides part-time jobs for graduate students with financial need, allowing students to earn money to help pay education expenses. Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grants The TEACH Grant Program provides grants of up to $4,000 a year to students who are completing or plan to complete course work needed to begin a career in teaching. Federal Pell Grants are usually awarded only to undergraduate students. However, graduate students could be eligible to receive a Pell Grant.
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Have questions about your student aid? Contact your school’s financial aid office in July! You’ll avoid August crowds and get the attention you deserve 😉
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Don’t let the summer float by without creating your account username and password (FSA ID). 😎 You’ll need it to sign and renew your FAFSA® form, complete entrance and exit counseling, and more! go.usa.gov/xSPqA
Creating Your FSA ID is Easy As 1-2-3   Full name Verified email address or mobile phone number Social Security number
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You need a username and password (FSA ID) to sign the FAFSA® form. Think of your FSA ID like a fingerprint: No two are the same. If you're new to the FAFSA® form, check out the video below to learn how to create your account.
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Earlier this month, $198 million in Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Grants were awarded to help students and schools recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 emergency. Learn about what these grants can cover: bit.ly/3zxpBIt
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Feeling worldly? 🌍 Whether you’re considering a semester abroad or pursuing a degree from an international school, you may be able to use federal student aid to help pay for your expenses. go.usa.gov/xS99d
International Study​ Studying Abroad for a Semester or Year ​ The first step to receiving federal student aid to help pay for study abroad expenses? Filling out your FAFSA form!​ To determine which types of aid you’ll be able to use for your study-abroad program, contact the financial aid office at your U.S.-based school.​ Getting a Degree From an International School​ Visit StudentAid.gov to find out which international schools participate in the federal student aid programs.​ If you’re interested in a particular school, check the school’s website to find out about program availability, cost, enrollment policies, and resources and programs for international students.​
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Due to the COVID-19 payment pause, the interest rate for the majority of federal student loans is still set at 0%.​ After this benefit ends, the 🆕 fixed rates below will apply for loans disbursed from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.​ Learn more: go.usa.gov/xSBK6
Fixed Interest Rates for Federal Student Loans For loans first disbursed on or after July 1, 2022, and before July 1, 2023 Direct Subsidized Loans and Direct Unsubsidized Loans for Undergraduates: 4.99% Direct Unsubsidized Loans for Graduate or Professional Borrowers: 6.54% Direct PLUS Loans: 7.54%
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Starting college or career school this fall? If you’ve accepted federal student loans, now’s a great time to complete your required entrance counseling. ​ ​ Check with your school’s financial aid office to see its specific requirements. go.usa.gov/xSZqA
DID YOU KNOW?​ ​ Entrance counseling ensures you understand the terms and conditions of your loan and your rights and responsibilities. You'll learn what a loan is, how interest works, your options for repayment, and how to avoid delinquency and default. When you're finished, a record of your completion will be sent to the schools you selected, and you can then receive your loan money. ​
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