Additional Resources
Some of the following documents are in .pdf format and can be viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Booklets and Brochures
2012-13 Guide to Federal Student Aid
2012-13 CSS PROFILE Student Guide
Federal Direct Loan Basics for Parents
Federal Direct Loan Basics for Students
Federal Student Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations
webCentral Complete User Guide for Financial Aid
webCentral Quick Reference Guide for Financial Aid
Videos
Applying for Undergraduate Financial Aid (también en español)
Accepting Your Financial Aid Award
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Overview
Using IRS Data Retrieval to Complete the FAFSA
(from our colleagues at University of California, Santa Barbara)
Tools and Calculators
Financial Aid Award Comparison Tool
Net Price Calculator (for undergraduates only)
Student Loan Comparison Calculator
Student Loan Repayment Comparison Calculator
Websites
Federal Student Aid Gateway
comprehensive information about federal student aid from the U.S. Department of Education
Big Future by The College Board
college planning tools, scholarship search and application help
Finaid.org
comprehensive source of financial aid information, advice, tools and calculators
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
LoanConsolidation.ed.gov
federal website with information about loan consolidation
National Student Loan Data System
view your federal student loan history
Private Loan or Federal Loan: Which one to choose?
Student Consumer Information from DU
StudentLoans.gov
learn more about Federal Direct loans, complete loan requirements and find tools for managing loan repayment