Financial aid can help with the cost of college and is an important consideration for many families. Below are resources to help you learn about federal financial aid, the financial aid process, the FAFSA®, and more.
Learn what the FAFSA is and how filling it out early can benefit you and your finances as you prepare for college financial aid and student loans.
Who is eligible for the FAFSA? Learn about FAFSA eligibility requirements, how financial aid works, and how to qualify for it with this guide from Discover Student Loans.
Get insight on applying for financial aid and the FAFSA process. Understand the steps of the financial aid process and how to apply.
Get insight on applying for financial aid and the FAFSA process. Understand the steps of the financial aid process and how to apply.
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Financial Aid
Learn how to take advantage of different types of financial aid available, like scholarships and grants, to help pay for school before taking out student loans.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid
Who is eligible for the FAFSA? Learn about FAFSA eligibility requirements, how financial aid works, and how to qualify for it with this guide from Discover Student Loans.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid
A Federal Work-Study program is a great way to help pay for college and boost your résumé. Discover Student Loans explains work-study, its benefits & more.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid
Wondering how to get more financial aid? Discover Student Loans provides advice on what to do if your FAFSA doesn't cover everything.
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Financial Aid
Find out how your summer job income might affect financial aid. Learn this and more about financial aid.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid
Learn what the FAFSA is and how filling it out early can benefit you and your finances as you prepare for college financial aid and student loans.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid
Some assets you own are reportable on the FAFSA while others are not. Learn more about how assets affect financial aid from Discover Student Loans.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid
Learn about the Federal Pell Grant, including what it is, how to apply, who is eligible, and whether you need to pay them back with Discover Student Loans.
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Financial Aid
Avoid common FAFSA mistakes with Discover Student Loans. Learn how many schools you can list, what income to include, and more to help you fill out the FAFSA correctly.
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Financial Aid
Don’t let these FAFSA myths stop you from completing the application. You may be eligible for more financial aid than you think.
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Financial Aid
Award letters detail the financial aid you will receive. Discover Student Loans explains what they are, what they include, and where to find them.
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Financial Aid
Are you confused about reporting your income on the FAFSA? Learn more about whose income you should report, what income to include & more with Discover Student Loans.
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Financial Aid
Need to make changes to your FAFSA? Discover Student Loans explains how to make FAFSA corrections, when to make them, and how long they take to process.
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Financial Aid
Navigating the financial aid process can seem daunting whether it's your first time in college or you are a returning student. Use these step-by-step instructions to help guide you through the process.
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Financial Aid
Learn how to compare financial aid award letters with Discover Student Loans. Learn about different financial aid packages and how you can compare your options.
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Financial Aid
After filling out the FAFSA, you’ll receive a FAFSA Submission Summary. Learn what it is, what is included, and why it’s important with Discover Student Loans.
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Financial Aid
What is the CSS Profile? Discover Student Loans outlines its benefits, deadline, whether you should fill it out in addition to the FAFSA, along with tips and tricks.
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Financial Aid
Concerned your financial aid award letter falls short? Discover Student Loans explains how to write an appeal letter & what to do if you don't win your appeal.
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Financial Aid
The Student Aid Index (SAI) will replace the Expected Family Contribution (EFC). Learn more about the SAI from Discover Student Loans.
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