Financial Aid
What is the Student Aid Index?
The Student Aid Index (SAI) will replace the Expected Family Contribution (EFC). Learn more about the SAI from Discover Student Loans.
About financial aid
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.
Financial aid 101
Your ultimate guide to the FAFSA®
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.
FAFSA® eligibility: Who qualifies for financial aid?
Wondering if you qualify for financial aid? Learn about FAFSA eligibility and strategies for paying for college from Discover Student Loans.
The financial aid process: from figuring out the FAFSA® to winning scholarships
Get insight for applying for financial aid and the FAFSA process with Discover Student Loans. Understand the steps of the financial aid process and how to apply.
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How to appeal your financial aid award letter
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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What’s your dependency status, and how does it affect the FAFSA®?
Your FAFSA dependency status determines whose financial information is required. Get all of your FAFSA dependency questions with Discover Student Loans.
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The financial aid process: from figuring out the FAFSA® to winning scholarships
Get insight for applying for financial aid and the FAFSA process with Discover Student Loans. Understand the steps of the financial aid process and how to apply.
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What are Pell Grants?
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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Summer jobs and financial aid: what you need to know
Find out how your summer job income might affect financial aid. Learn this and more about financial aid.
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Navigating 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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What I wish I had known about paying for college
Grace, now a junior at UC Berkeley, has some advice for her 17-year-old self.
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FAFSA® mistakes to avoid when applying for financial aid
Avoid common FAFSA mistakes with Discover Student Loans. Learn how many schools you can list, whether to include Social Security, and more to help you fill out the FAFSA correctly.
Financial Aid
Your ultimate guide to the FAFSA®
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.
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Types of financial aid and college funding to consider before taking out student loans
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.
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How to compare financial aid packages in five steps
Find out how to compare financial aid letters with Discover Student Loans. Learn more about the differences in financial aid packages including loans, grants, and scholarships.
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What assets do you include on the FAFSA®?
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.
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How to fill out the CSS Profile®
Learn more about the CSS Profile along with the college requirements used to determine eligibility for institutional aid.
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Don't let these myths keep you from filling out the FAFSA®
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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FAFSA® eligibility: Who qualifies for financial aid?
Wondering if you qualify for financial aid? Learn about FAFSA eligibility and strategies for paying for college from Discover Student Loans.
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Here's Why You Need to Fill Out a CSS Profile® Too
What is the CSS Profile and why is it needed? Discover Student Loans explains what you need to know before you start the CSS Profile.
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The Award Letter
Award letters are sent from the schools where you are accepted and details how much financial aid you will receive. Discover Student Loans explains what to expect.
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Tuition Reimbursement: Getting Your Employer To Pay For School
Tuition reimbursement is a benefit offered by employers to help you cover the cost of college. Find out if you can make tuition reimbursement work for you.
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What Is Work-Study? Plus, 4 Advantages of a Federal Work-Study Job
A federal work-study job is a great way to pay for college expenses and build your resume. Learn more about the benefits of work-study jobs.
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