Financial Aid Links

FAFSA on the Web
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Used to apply for all forms of federal aid and most forms of need-based aid.

Personal Identification Number (PIN)
The Personal Identification Number is a federally provided identification number that allows the student and/or parent to submit their signature electronically. The PIN is used for electronic transmission of the FAFSA, accessing the National Student Loan Database System (NSLDS), and for eletronic signing of loan applications.

National Student Loan Database System (NSLDS)
The National Student Loan Database System (NSLDS) is the US Department of Education's central database for student aid. You can use the website to make inquires about your Title IV loans and/or Pell grants. The website displays information on loan and/or grant amounts, outstanding balances, loan statuses and disbursements. The NSLDS Student Access website is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In order to use the NSLDS Student Access website, you will need to provide your Social Security number (SSN), the first two digits of your last name, your Date of Birth and your PIN.

Where are My Student Loans
The National Student Clearinghouse, a non-profit organization founded by the higher education community, streamlines the student record verification process for colleges and universities, students and alumni, lending institutions, employers, the US Department of Education and other organizations. The Clearinghouse maintains a comprehensive electronic registry of student records that provides a single, automated point-of-contact for organizations and individuals requiring timely, accurate verification of student enrollment, degree, and loan data.

Student Aid on the Web
The US Department of Education's Federal Student Aid (FSA) programs are the largest source of student aid in America, providing nearly 70% of all student financial aid. Help is available to make education beyond high school financially possible for you or your child. The information provided here is designed to assist you in your college planning. It provides you with access to and information about the products and services that you will need throughout the financial aid process.

US Department of Education
US Department of Education website provides information about financial aid and other programs.

California State Aid Commission (CSAC)
California State Aid Commission (CSAC) website provides information about Cal Grants and other programs available to California residents.

EdFund
EdFund is one of the nation's leading providers of student loan services under the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). EdFund provides information to help student and/or parent for college planning and managing of student loans.

EdWise®
EdFund and UCLA developed the EdWise® Online Financial Planning Guide in a collaborative effort to provide a useful loan management tool for students. Student loans help place the world of higher education within everyone's reach. While they open doors to exciting careers, they also pose the challenge of financial management.

Nelnet College Planning
Nelnet College Planning is loaded with everything from college planning and financial aid information to an extensive scholarship search that offers a database of over $6 billion in awards.

FinAid! The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid
Learn more about financial aid for college; includes calculators to estimate financial aid eligbility and advice on college life.