Step 1: FAFSA Renewal Form
Completing the FAFSA renewal form is an annual, necessary step in the financial aid process. The FAFSA renewal helps determine your financial aid package, which includes federal loans and scholarships.
FAFSA Renewal Help | File a FAFSA Renewal
Step 2: Maximize your Federal Aid
Apply for a Stafford loan - Students can now borrow $2,000 more in unsubsidized funds. With a low fixed rate and great federal loan benefits, it is important to maximize your Stafford Loan award.
Learn more | Apply online
Step 3: Consider a Private Loan
Private Student Loans (no FAFSA Renewal required) offer a flexible supplement to your financial aid package. These can assist with college-related costs such as books, supplies, housing and more.
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Scholarship Resources for Students
Students should always remember to search for scholarships before applying for financial aid. Student Loan Network has two great free scholarship resources - Scholarship Search Secrets, a 40+ page eBook on how to find scholarships and ScholarshipPoints, a website where students earn points and win free scholarships!


