Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form completed by current and prospective college students in the United States to determine their eligibility for student financial aid.

College Scholarship Service (CSS Profile)

https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org/

The CSS Profile is an online application created and maintained by the United States-based College Board that allows college students to apply for non-federal financial aid.

Pell Grant

https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/grants/pell

A Pell Grant is a subsidy the U.S. federal government provides for students who need it to pay for college after reviewing their FAFSA

BigFuture Expected Family Contribution

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/calculate-your-cost/expected-family-contribution

BigFuture by The College Board, provides information and resources on Expected Family Contribution (EFC). EFC is the number calculated from FASFA to determine a student’s eligibility for financial aid.

Student Loans 101

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84y5fojLlt4

VyStarCreditUnion created a YouTube video to inform young adults about student loans. For many young adults, student loans serve as the first real experience with borrowing a large amount of money. It’s a steep learning curve for someone just starting out, and not understanding financial concepts like interest rates, loan terms and repayment schedules can quickly snowball into a very stressful and costly post-graduation experience.

Loan Repayment Assistance Programs

https://mylrap.org/about-us/

Ardeo Education Solutions (formerly LRAP Association) has collaborated with colleges and universities across the United States to provide loan repayment assistance programs (LRAPs) for law students, who are working in public interest sector, government, or other lower-paying fields.  LRAPs are designed to help reduce the anxiety and burden of debt-repayment, thereby empowering students to enroll and graduate from their first-choice educational institution. If a student’s income after graduation is modest, the LRAP can help repay their student (and parent) loans.