Student loans are available by filling out your FAFSA form. Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov. This is the official FAFSA website. Be careful of other sites that sound like this one. You will need some documents to get started: soc. sec #, last year's tax return, if you are a minor your parents info, etc. The website tells you what you will need and walks you through the application. Also, you can fill out the application anytime. However, renew your application in January for the best return of %26quot;extra money%26quot; but definitely by May 1st. I received about $1000-1200 in extra checks because I followed this simple rule.
It takes some time to fill out but it saves the info so it is much quicker next year. It will ask for schools you want to attend because it will send this info to them so they can figure out what you qualify for. You can find this info in any brochures that the college sends you or by searching for it on the FAFSA website.
NOTE: It is important for you to fill out the FAFSA form even if you think you make to much money to qualify for that. All other loans require that you be rejected (or not) by FAFSA first. Basically, the others are making FAFSA do all the dirty work of gathering the info. Make sure the information is as accurate as possible.
There are other types of loans out there as well and don't forget to apply for scholarships. These are helpful even if you get all the money you think you want. (Borrow less if that is the case.)
Where can i get a student loan?
Visit the financial aid office of the college you are attending.
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