Financial aid and student loans

Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to learn if you are eligible for grants, scholarships, work-study programs, and loans for college or career school.

Learn about the most common ways to get help paying for college and trade or career school. Options include grants, loans, scholarships, and work-study.

Online tools and calculators can help you estimate a specific college’s costs, compare schools more accurately, and choose one that best fits your needs.

Before you make student loan payments for the first time, have a plan in place. Learn about keeping costs manageable, and find out about student loan forgiveness.

If you are struggling to repay your student loan, contact your loan servicer. Not paying your student loan has serious consequences. Learn how to get your payments back on track.