The office of Federal Student Aid, U.S. Department of Education has several downloading options of their publications and booklets.
1. The new College Preparation Checklist (www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov/collprep) is a small booklet that explains how to prepare academically and financially for college through "to do" lists aimed at elementary and secondary school students and their parents, as well as adult students. It is recommended that you use the checklist as the foundational information and outreach publication for any students who are considering college.
2. Funding Education Beyond High School should be accessed online at www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov/guide. This site has comprehensive detail about the federal student aid programs. It is available in both html and PDF forms.
3. Students may read most of the FSA publications at www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov/pubs or may order single copies from www.edpubs.ed.gov or from the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID.
4. Seniors are encouraged to apply for federal student aid using FAFSA on the Web. The online application is going to be significantly simpler in 2010-11, so FSA strong urges all students to fill out the application at www.fafsa.ed.gov. This form needs to be filled out AFTER January 1, 2011 in order to use the 2010 IRS tax information. The FAFSA is required for any student who is applying for any grants, scholarships, or loans from the government or a college/university.
