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College Planning Resources
Student Loan Application Tips
4 Easy Steps
- Pick up a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) from your high school or university guidance counselor. The Federal government will determine your eligibility for financial aid programs.
- Complete the FAFSA and mail it early. There is heavy competition for funds, so you should file in early April. A Student Aid Report (SAR) will be sent to you in four - six weeks.
- Submit the SAR to the school you plan to attend. The school will issue you an "Award" letter that indicates your eligibility for specific financial aid programs.
- If the "Award" letter indicates that you qualify for a Stafford student loan or if your parent needs a Federal PLUS loan, contact Vantria FCU's Loan Department.
College Planning Web sites
- www.collegenet.com - Search databases of four-year colleges and universities, and community, technical and junior colleges by name, location, tuition, enrollment, major subjects and intercollegiate sports.
- www.finaid.com - A financial aid powerhouse site. Estimate how much aid you qualify for with an online form, connect with college financial-aid offices, link to hundreds of sites - including a database of more than 180,000 scholarships and lists of student-aid lenders.
- www.studentmarket.com - A central location for college students nationwide that are looking to buy or sell their textbooks.
- www.ed.gov/offices/ope/ - The Department of Education's Office of Post Secondary Education. Highlights include:
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