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