The U.S. Department of Education's office of Federal Student Aid provides more than
$120 billion in financial aid to help pay for college or career school each year.
It's never too earlyor too lateto explore your options for college or career school.
This site discusses key steps in preparing for college and provides resources that
can help you along the way.
College can be one of the biggest and best investments of your life, so when it comes
to paying for your education, you have options, and were here to help. Staff in the
Office of Financial Aid can answer your questions and guide you through the process
of finding effective solutions to fund your education. Each year we disburse more
than $100 million in grants, scholarships, work study, and student loans.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) allows students to apply for
more than $150 billion in grants, loans, and work-study funds. Check out this video
for info about the FAFSA and the resources available to help fill out this important
application. Visit to learn more.