U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Dot gov

The .gov means it’s official.

Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.

The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Borrow

Housing Counseling Agencies

Submitted by Admin on
This website helps you to identify agencies that will provide information, counseling assistance with homeownership issues including financing and mortgages. If you are facing foreclosure, use this site to identify a local foreclosure avoidance counselor.

The United States Mint

Submitted by Admin on
The United States Mint's website provides free educational resources for educators, parents, and kids. The site includes free educational resources including class activities, lesson plans, and information on how to bring coins into the classroom. For youth, the H.I.P. Pocket Change™ Web site is dedicated to promoting lifelong pleasure in coins and coin collecting. Games, informational features, and interactive animated cartoons, successfully combine government, technology, and education in a new and exciting way.

Federal Aid First

Submitted by Admin on
This brochure explains the differences between federal and private education loans, the various kinds of federal loans offered and the dollar amounts available. Included are details on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)—your starting point for obtaining financial assistance for college. Think federal aid first!

Federal Student Aid Publications

Submitted by Admin on
This website provides downloadable forms and publications about Federal financial aid. Documents include the College Preparation Checklist, Funding Your Education Beyond High School - The Guide to Federal Student Aid, fact sheets on financial aid including information for graduate and adult students, and more. The website also includes videos and infograpics on the financial aid process, types of aid, FAFSA, and responsible borrowing and loan repayment.

FAFSA.gov

Submitted by Admin on
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form is the application for federal financial aid for college or career school. Your completed application is used by almost all colleges, universities, and career/trade schools to determine your eligibility forhow much federal aid (grants, loans, work-study funds) you may receive. Learn more about the application process and planning for higher educationcomplete the form online.

Debt Payoff

Submitted by Admin on
Webpage with simple tool to help you determine how long it will take to pay off your debt based on different monthly payment scenarios.

Buying a Home

Submitted by Admin on
This website includes helpful hits and tips on buying a home. It features video presentations and written information about such areas as determining what price home you can afford, shopping for a mortgage, shopping for a home, making an offer, getting a home inspection, shopping for homeowners insurance, and more.