Our goal is to help educate you how to pursue financial assistance for your education.

First, decide what kinds of aid you are willing and able to pursue. There are two fundamental types of aid - aid you have to repay, and aid you don't. First - Complete The FAFSA...

Financial Aid You Don't Have to Repay:

• Most scholarships
• Most grants

Financial Aid You Do Have To Repay:

• Federal Student Loans
• Private Student Loans
• Some Scholarships and Grants

These pages will give you a general understanding of the financial aid process. While there's certainly a great deal of information about financial aid, it does not have to be complicated or overwhelming.

Once you have an understanding of financial aid, your next step is to learn the specifics of what types of student loans are available.  Visit our Loan Info section for these details.  

When you are ready to go, complete our Online Application Request Form and we will provide you with a packet of additional loan information, instructions and applications. 

An important consideration for every student and parent is loan repayment. Visit the Repayment section for information and an explanation of what is to be expected.  For additional information and other resources, check out our Resources section for useful links, a glossary of terms and frequently asked questions.

Please also visit our forms center, which contains downloadable forms to help with the financial aid process. Download a ready made checklist, application tracking worksheet and much, much more. Click here for more information

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A general Overview of Federal Student Funding