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U.S. Department of Education Information
- The Student Guide is the most comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education. Grants, loans, and work-study are the three major forms of student financial aid available through the Department’s Student Financial Assistance office. Updated each award year, The Student Guide tells you about the programs and how to apply for them.
- IRS Hope and Lifetime Learning educational tax credits
- FAFSA on the web The Department of Education offers this online Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It is the starting point for all federal and many institutional aid programs.
- Requesting your PIN (Personal Identification Number) The PIN serves as your identifier to let you access your personal information in various U.S. Department of Education systems.