Federal Student Aid
@FAFSA
Official account of Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Dept. of Education. We provide grants, loans, & work-study funds for college or career school.
On Aug. 1, 2025, interest will begin accruing on federal student loans in the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan forbearance. This is the result of federal court injunctions. Borrowers with loans in the SAVE forbearance are receiving an email from the U.S. Department of…
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Transcripts sent? Credits transferred? But what happens to your financial aid when you transfer schools? Learn more at StudentAid.gov/transfer
Completing the FAFSA® form for the first time in the fall? Create your StudentAid.gov account now.
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The federal deadline is your last opportunity to submit the 2024–25 school year's FAFSA form if you attended school between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. Even if you’re a latecomer, you can still be eligible to receive federal student aid—including a Federal Pell Grant. Get…
🚨Upcoming deadline alert🚨 If you have a joint consolidation loan, you must submit an application to separate your loan(s) by June 30, 2025, to receive an additional Public Service Loan Forgiveness credit and payment count benefits on your new Direct Consolidation Loan:…
Before July 1, 2006, married couples could combine their federal student loans into one joint consolidation loan (JCL), making both partners responsible for the entire loan, even if they divorced later. The Joint Consolidation Loan Separation Act allows these borrowers to split…
There are many different scholarships, and with the right answers, you can find the one for you. Learn more: StudentAid.gov/scholarships
If you submitted your FAFSA® form, you may have qualified for a Federal Pell Grant. Learn more at StudentAid.gov/pell-grant
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Has your family’s financial situation changed since you completed your FAFSA® form? Follow these steps to request an aid adjustment. StudentAid.gov/help-center/an…
So, you’ve accepted an aid offer for the first time. Now what? Here are some tools to help you manage your federal student aid: StudentAid.gov/articles/4-way…
Congrats #ClassOf2025! Whether you’re moving up to a new grade or school, graduating from high school or college, or completing a postsecondary training program, congratulations on graduating & moving on to bigger and better things!
Finals done ✅ Graduation cap and gown secured ✅ But there’s still one item to check off your list: student loan exit counseling. If you’re about to graduate, complete it today at StudentAid.gov/exit-counseling
Whether you're making your student loan payments, exploring different repayment plans, or looking for help managing your loans, we have the information you need: StudentAid.gov/h/manage-loans
Sunscreen? ✅ Sunglasses? ✅ These tips? ⬜ Make sure you’re prepared for summer and your first student loan payment: StudentAid.gov/repay101
🐚 Loan Simulator might not sell seashells at the seashore, but it can help you compare your options if you’re struggling with your student loan payments. Try Loan Simulator today at StudentAid.gov/loan-simulator
If your employer qualifies for PSLF and you haven't applied yet, you might be missing out on potential loan forgiveness! Use our employer search tool to check today: StudentAid.gov/pslf/employer-…
The best way to keep your student loans in good standing? Continuing to make on-time payments. Find more tips at StudentAid.gov/repay101
