Learn seven things you should do to prepare to pay for school after you submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form.
Tips for Success
Manage your PSLF progress with the help of the online tools available on StudentAid.gov.
Teachers with federal student debt have some loan forgiveness program options: Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Teacher Loan Forgiveness, Perkins Loan cancellation for teachers, and state-sponsored student loan forgiveness programs. Know which ones you may be eligible for and learn tips for weighing the options.
To get a parent or graduate PLUS loan, you can’t have an adverse credit history. If your PLUS loan application is denied based on the credit check results, don’t lose hope—you still have options. Find out how to get the money you need for school.
So you’ve submitted your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form and applied to schools. How do you know what to do when you start to receive your financial aid offers? Here’s what you need to know about aid offers and what steps to take next.
Are you unsure about applying for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)? Tens of billions of federal student loan debt have been forgiven under PSLF and Temporary Expanded Public Service Loan Forgiveness (as of March 2024). Join the PSLF success stories with these four tips.