Federal Student Aid
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/
An office of the U.S. Department of Education, this is the federal government’s main page for individuals seeking student aid. You can find information on preparing for college, types of aid, who gets aid, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and how to repay your loans.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
https://fafsa.ed.gov/
This is the official government application for Federal Student Aid. Individuals can start a new FASFA, complete an in-progress application, and get information pertinent to receiving federal student aid.
National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)
https://www.nslds.ed.gov/npas/index.htm
The National Student Loan Data System can be used for students to find out information about their Title IV loans and grants. Creation of a Federal Student Aid ID is required on the site to access personal information.
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
http://www.nasfaa.org/students_parents_counselors
The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators is the leading organization for financial aid administrators, and provides information for students, parents and counselors on all aspects of student loans and financial aid, including eligibility, saving money and tax implications.
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Student Loans
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0160-student-loans
The Federal Trade Commission website on student loans includes information on types of loans, identifying deceptive private student loans and how to avoid them, as well as information on consolidating federal loans.