Financial Aid on the Internet

The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid
www.finaid.org
This web site is one of the most comprehensive sources of financial aid information available.

Financial Aid Search Through the Web
FastWeb
www.fastweb.com
This web site allows students to perform a free customized scholarship search.

Federal Financial Aid
www.studentaid.ed.gov
This web site provides information from the U.S. Department of Education on preparing for and funding education beyond high school.

The College Board
CSS PROFILE Application
www.collegeboard.com
This web site is an excellent resource for general financial aid information and allows access to the online CSS PROFILE Application.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid
FAFSA on the Web
www.fafsa.ed.gov

Direct Loan Servicing
https://www.dl.ed.gov/borrower/BorrowerWelcomePage.jsp
This web site allows students to make online payments, view their account balances and payment history, change billing options and enroll in electronic services.

Federal Personal Identification Number (PIN)
www.pin.ed.gov
Your federal PIN allows you to file your Renewal FAFSA, sign your FAFSA electronically, and access the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) web site to view your federal financial aid history.

National Student Loan Data System
NSLDS Student Access
www.nslds.ed.gov
The NSLDS is the Department of Education's central database for student aid. Access the NSLDS to view your financial aid history.
 
National Student Clearinghouse
www.studentclearinghouse.org
This web site allows students to view specific information regarding their past and present federal loans.

Maryland Higher Education Commission
www.mhec.state.md.us
This web site provides information about Maryland's scholarships and grant programs administered by the Maryland Office of Student Financial Assistance. 

Institutional Documentation Service (IDOC)
http://idoc.collegeboard.com
Print a duplicate IDOC Cover Letter and IDOC Cover Sheet; check the status of your tax return documents.

College Savings Options
Click here for information on various tax-advantaged college savings options.

Parent and Student Guide to Federal Tax Benefits for Tuition and Fees.
Click here to access information.