Help is freely available to avoid student aid scams and protect your identity while searching for scholarships, filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSA form, managing your loans, and giving information to schools and lenders.
What specifically should I be looking out for?
One thing to beware of is Student Loan Debt Relief Companies. We have a section on that.
Before graduating, what should I keep in mind when I want to create an account?
You should make sure all your contact information is correct.
What if I want to consolidate my loans?
If you consolidate your loans could take longer than 10 years to pay off.
Is it good to review my federal loan history before I graduate or leave school?
Yes, you should always review your federal student loan history and you can do this by logging in to "My Federal Student Aid" and you need to creat an FSA ID you have don't have one.
Did you know what to look for when reviewing your information?