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Manage your PSLF progress with the help of the online tools available on StudentAid.gov.
If you need financial aid to pay for college, career school, or trade school, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. Gather these six items so you have the information you need to fill out the form.
If your student loan payments are too high compared to your income, you might be able to switch to a different repayment plan. Applying is free.
Explore six things to know about the newest income-driven repayment (IDR) plan—the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan.
Trying to understand all things student aid can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not familiar with the vocabulary. We’ve got you covered with an easy-to-use financial aid dictionary that provides simple definitions of commonly used—and confused—terms.
Compare federal student loan repayment plans, including the new Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan, using our student loan calculator to see which plan best meets your goals.
Wondering how the changes to the 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) experience affect you? Discover seven things you should know.
Learn seven things you should do to prepare to pay for school after you submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form.
Learn about the eligibility requirements for federal student loan forgiveness and repayment programs.
