Higher Education and Training

Read the latest FTC blog post in English and Spanish on how to avoid federal student loan forgiveness scams. Also check out the social media graphics in English and Spanish that you can share with others to raise awareness of this important issue.

learn about the multiple benefits the SAVE Plan offers to student loan borrowers, such as a monthly payment amount that is calculated based on the borrower’s income and family size. This resource has information on how to apply, which loans are eligible, and more.  

Learn how to identify and avoid student loan forgiveness scams and find out what you should do if you think you’ve been scammed.

Learn tips and strategies on how to make more informed financial decisions around managing money, saving and paying for higher education, and repaying student loan debt.

We explain the ins and outs of student financial aid and repaying loans to help you make smarter decisions about how to pay for school.

A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged savings plan designed to encourage saving for future education costs. 529 plans, legally known as “qualified tuition plans,” are sponsored by states, state agencies, or educational institutions and are authorized by Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code. There are two types of 529 plans: prepaid tuition plans and education savings plans. All fifty states and the District of Columbia sponsor at least one type of 529 plan. In addition, a group of private colleges and universities sponsor a prepaid tuition plan.

Ya sea que usted se prepara para ir a la universidad, va a la escuela, o ya está pagando sus préstamos estudiantiles, tenemos herramientas y recursos para ayudarle a tomar mejores decisions.

Presente la solicitud para recibir ayuda federal para estudiantes.  ¿Qué es la ayuda federal para estudiantes? ¿Cómo solicito ayuda económica? Es dinero del gobierno federal que le ayuda a pagar los gastos de estudio en una universidad, instituto profesional o estudios de posgrado. La ayuda económica está disponible mediante becas o subvenciones, programas de estudio y trabajo, y préstamos.

Ofrecemos más de $120 mil millones en becas y subvenciones, préstamos y fondos del Programa de Estudio y Trabajo cada año para ayudar a pagar la universidad o el instituto professional.