External Resources

We offer this current listing of various external resources for exploring more detailed information on financial aid issues.

General Financial Aid Resources

• U.S. Department of Education
• Federal Student Aid Ombudsman
  For submitting feedback or a complaint
• FinAid: The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid
• FastWeb: Free Scholarship Search Engine
• eduPASS: The SmartStudent Guide to Studying in the United States
• Go College
• Federal Trade Commission: Scholarship and Financial Aid Scams

Applying for Financial Aid Resources

• U.S. Department of Education: Prepare for College
• U.S. Department of Education:  FAFSA Deadlines
• Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA)
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Calculators

• FinAid: Various Financial Aid Calculators
• FinAid: Loan Repayment Calculator
• Sallie Mae: Loan Repayment Estimator

Student Loan Resources

• Federal Student Loans Exit Counseling
• National Student Clearinghouse
• National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) Student Access
• ELMSELECT: Online Lender Comparisons
• Federal Student Aid: How to Repay Your Loans

Other Resources

• Non-profit, Local, and Federal Resources