Resources Student Loan US Ed Gov Websites

Student Loans Ed periodically compiles a list of websites to help students and parents navigate the world wide web. The resources below are student loan and financial aid websites sponsored by the US Department of Education (Ed Gov) and other well known sources. Most student loan borrowers will need to visit these website at some point during or after their college studies. The Ed Gov websites are often helpful in locating your student loan accounts and finding additional advice about student loan consolidation. For your convenience, external links will open in a new browser window.

Student Loans Ed Website Resources

• Private Student Loan application — college students can apply for a private student loan online, pay for all education related expenses.
• Student Loan Consolidation application — graduating students can apply for student loan consolidation online, a free federal program.
• Student loan calculators — you can download in Excel or calculate your student loan payments and interest rate online.
• Student Loans Ed — Blog about student loans and financial assistance.
• Student loan articles — by Student Loans Ed and expert authors who write Financial Aid tutorials.
• Student loan lenders — list for students who need to borrow money or consolidate student loans.
• StudentLoansEd.Com Website search — enter your student loan or financial aid keywords and search our website or the internet.

Federal Student Loan Websites

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) — where everyone seeking Financial Aid will need to complete an application online.
• U.S. Department of Education PIN Registration — go here to request a PIN and to access additional U.S. Department of Education online resources.
• Electronic Master Promissory Note — Federal Student Aid (FSA) Direct Loans website where borrowers can complete a master promissory note online.
• Direct Loan Servicing Center — where Direct Loan borrowers can complete Entrance Loan Counseling online, required before receiving funds.
• National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) — is the U.S. Department of Education's (ED's) central database for student aid, where you can access and inquire about your Direct Loan and Pell Grant balances and lender information.
• Federal Direct Loan Servicer — web site where students and graduates can access and manage their Direct Loan account information.
• The Student Guide 2005-2006 — the U.S. Department of Education's annual publication for students seeking financial aid.
• Forms for Federal Student Aid — most common application forms all on one page, though you will need to scroll down the page to find forms for FAFSA, Loans, Deferment, Forbearance, Cancellation, Repayment, and Default.
• Forms for Loan Cancellation and Discharge — application forms for those seeking Loan Cancellation and Loan Discharge.

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