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Whether you're enrolling in college for the first time or returning to school after a period of time off, you should explore your needs for student aid. Federal student aid from the U.S. Department of Education is the largest source of aid in America, providing over $150 billion in grants, work-study, and federal loans for students attending four-year colleges or universities, community colleges, and career schools. On this page, we discuss who gets aid, the types of aid available, how to apply, and more!

Website of the U.S. Navy Fleet and Personal Readiness program. This site includes information and links to resources on budgeting, money management and planning.

This website, which is geared for college students, provides information on financial literacy (education on the management of personal finances) and planning and paying for postsecondary education. Learn about making sound financial decisions regarding the vast array of financial products, services, and providers.

Use the Checklist to find tips for students and parents on preparing academically and financially for college. This "to do" list provides information for elementary, junior high or middle, and high school students, as well as adults.

Find information about repaying federal student loans including the new Income Based Repayment Plan, other repayment plans, loan deferments, servicing, consolidation, forgiveness, budgeting, and more. This website also includes on-line calculators to help you determine payment options.

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!

This website provides information and links for details about education benefits available from the Veterans Administration, Americorps, and other federal agencies.

This Department of Agriculture website provides information on an array of topics around Financial Security. It includes information on the work of land-grant university partners and Cooperative Extension, to help youth, economically-vulnerable individuals and families, and consumers making financial decisions. It also includes information on research focused on household savings behavior and family-owned businesses.

This website provides information that can help you and your family adapt to tough economic times. The features resources include brochures, articles, and links to other pages about money management.

Instructional materials and tools that can increase your understanding of the Federal Reserve system, economics and financial education. All of the Fed web sites, curriculum, newsletters, booklets and other resources are free.