The financial aid office at the school you plan to attend is the best place to begin your search for free inforinformation. The financial aid administrator can tell you about student aid available from the federal government, your state government, institutional, private aid, the school itself, and other sources. You can also find free information about student aid in the reference section of your local library. The major source of student financial sid is the U.S. Department of Education.
Student aid is also available from other federal agencies.
Most federal student aid is awarded based on financial need rather than scholastic achievement. For instance, most grants are targeted to low-income students. However, you do not have to show financial need to receive PLUS loans or certain Stafford or Direct Loans. Information for students such as College Cost Information, College and Admissions Information, or other Higher Education Resources are available at Office of Postsecondary Education Web site. General information This site will provide general information about scholarships, financial aid, planning a career, selecting a school, paying for school, and chat nights.