Federal Student Aid offered by U.S. Department of Education
Federal Student Aid offered by U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue Southwest, Department of Education Building, Washington, DC 20024
Eligibility
Must meet all of the following Basic Eligibility Criteria:
- Demonstrate financial need (for most programs).
- Be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen and have a valid Social Security number.
- Be registered with Selective Service (males ages 18-25).
- Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student in an eligible degree or certificate program.
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress in college or career school.
- Have a high school diploma or recognized equivalent (e.g., GED, home school, enrollment in an eligible career pathway program).
Hours
M, 8am-9pm
T, W, 8am-8pm
Th, F, 8am-6pm. EST.
Closed on all federal holidays.
(800) 433-3243
Voice·
Federal Student Aid Information Center
Website
https://studentaid.govLanguages
Spanish
Application process
Call or visit website for more information or live-chat assistance. Three ways to complete the application:
- Complete the application online.
- Visit website to download a PDF version.
- Call to order a print version.
Fees
None.
Service area
US
Other Information
Languages
- Spanish
Provides federal grants, loans, and work-study funds for college or career school. Also helps residents apply for public service loan forgiveness as well as enroll in an Income-Driven Repayment Plan.
Providing organization
U.S. Department of Education
Federal entry point for accessing grants, work studies and loans for college.
