Step 1: FAFSA Financial Aid Application
Filing the FAFSA is your first step in the financial aid process. It allows your school to create your financial aid package, which can include federal and private financial aid as well as scholarships and grants.
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Step 2: Apply for the Stafford Loan
The first step on the path to financing your education is apply for the Stafford Loan. Federal student loans like the Stafford loan offer low interest rates and deferred payments until after graduation.
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Step 3: Federal PLUS Loans for Parents
Federal PLUS Loans are a flexible supplement to your financial aid package, offering a Low Fixed Rate and Deferred Payment while in school. PLUS Loans are credit based with flexible credit criteria.
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Consider a Private Student Loan
We always recommend that students complete the FAFSA, find scholarships, and seek federal financial aid first. However, a private student loan can be used to help cover additional education related expenses not covered by federal aid and scholarships. With competitive rates, a private student loan is a great option to help complete your financial aid package.
Learn more about Private Student Loans
Win College Scholarships
In 2009 ScholarshipPoints.com will award students up to $100,000 through monthly scholarship drawings. ScholarshipPoints is a free program where you are rewarded with points for completing simple online activities such as reading blog posts and completing online surveys.
FAFSA Filing deadlines for your state or school may be different from the federal deadlines, click here for more information.


