RESOURCES and INFORMATION
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Useful Links
U.S. Department of Education Website
Your source for free information from the U.S. Department of Education on preparing for and funding education beyond high school.
Do You Need Money for College? Apply for Federal Student Aid
This document is a comprehensive resource about grants, loans and work study from the U.S. Department of Education. Available in both English and Spanish (1-800-4FEDAID).
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Everything you need to know about filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which is required by all colleges that give federal grants, scholarships, or loans. The FAFSA can be filed beginning on October 1st for the academic year that begins the following September.
The FSA ID
The FDA ID is a username and password combination that serves as a student’s or parent’s identifier to allow access to personal information in various U.S. Department systems and acts as a digital signature on some online forms. Students and parents, if the student is dependent, need to create a FSA ID before beginning the FAFSA.
MEFA
A non-profit self-financing state authority that serves students and families in Massachusetts, and out-of-state students and families pursuing higher education in Massachusetts. This website provides excellent resources about the college search and financial aid processes as well as sources for loans.
NHHEAF
A non-profit organization, the NHHEAF Network is a capable, trusted, and innovative leader in educational loan services that enhance the promotion, advancement, and support of higher education for NH and the region. This website includes excellent resources about college admissions and financial aid, among other resources. The Financial Aid Insider guide is an excellent overview of the financial aid process.
U.S. Department of Education Financial Aid
Information from the U.S. Department of Education about receiving their grants, finding financial aid in general, and managing student loans.
National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)
The National Student Loan Data System provides a comprehensive summary for students of all their existing federal student loans.
The “SmartStudent” Guide to Financial Aid
Information about paying for college: how to find and access loans and scholarships. Sponsored by an education lender.
College Scorecard
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, discover and compare schools. Search by programs, location, size, costs, financial aid & debt, earnings after graduation, and student body.