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Federal Student Aid

@FAFSA

Official account of Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Dept. of Education. We provide grants, loans, & work-study funds for college or career school.

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We’ve got another webinar for borrowers, and this one is all about income-driven repayment (IDR) loan forgiveness! ​

Register now at: forms.office.com/g/jLRuk82Qkf

We’ve got another webinar for borrowers, and this one is all about income-driven repayment (IDR) loan forgiveness! ​ Register now at: forms.office.com/g/jLRuk82Qkf
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By summer 2024, more than 3.6 million borrowers will receive at least three years of credit toward loan forgiveness, and some will see their loans forgiven automatically. Learn more about the payment account adjustment at StudentAid.gov/announcements-…

By summer 2024, more than 3.6 million borrowers will receive at least three years of credit toward loan forgiveness, and some will see their loans forgiven automatically. Learn more about the payment account adjustment at StudentAid.gov/announcements-…
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Ready to submit the 2024–25 FAFSA® form?​

Check out this playlist to learn what questions you can expect in each section of the form: youtube.com/playlist?list=…

Ready to submit the 2024–25 FAFSA® form?​ Check out this playlist to learn what questions you can expect in each section of the form: youtube.com/playlist?list=…
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If you have completed the FAFSA® form in the past you might be familiar with Expected Family Contribution (EFC). Beginning with the 2024–25 FAFSA form, this is now referred to as the Student Aid Index (SAI), which helps school determine appropriate financial aid packages.

If you have completed the FAFSA® form in the past you might be familiar with Expected Family Contribution (EFC). Beginning with the 2024–25 FAFSA form, this is now referred to as the Student Aid Index (SAI), which helps school determine appropriate financial aid packages.
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Applying for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)? In the 'My Activity' section online, you can review your form, track your employer's signature, and even send a reminder to your employer to sign your form. Watch this video to get a look and see 👀 StudentAid.gov/fsa-id/sign-in…

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Qualified tuition programs, also known as 529 plans, are a type of plan that helps your family prepay or save up to pay for education-related expenses.​

Learn more at StudentAid.gov/resources/tax-…

Qualified tuition programs, also known as 529 plans, are a type of plan that helps your family prepay or save up to pay for education-related expenses.​ Learn more at StudentAid.gov/resources/tax-…
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At least two weeks before any loan transfer, your current loan servicer will send you an email or letter notifying you that your loans are being transferred to another loan servicer.​

Learn more about loan transfers 👇​
StudentAid.gov/articles/your-…

At least two weeks before any loan transfer, your current loan servicer will send you an email or letter notifying you that your loans are being transferred to another loan servicer.​ Learn more about loan transfers 👇​ StudentAid.gov/articles/your-…
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Have an average annual cost limit you don’t want to exceed for college? ​

The College Scorecard has you covered with its cost limit feature! Set your average annual cost ceiling and compare from there. collegescorecard.ed.gov

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Wonder what determines Pell Grant eligibility? ​

Check out these scenarios 👇 StudentAid.gov/articles/dont-…

Wonder what determines Pell Grant eligibility? ​ Check out these scenarios 👇 StudentAid.gov/articles/dont-…
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We will continue to be in regular touch with schools, states, and scholarship organizations with more information, including daily communications to allow for continued processing of student aid offers for those whose information was successfully processed.

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We are working closely with the IRS to assess and address these issues. Our initial analysis shows that fewer than 20% of previously submitted applications are affected. We will provide detailed information about the affected applications and remediation plans for these issues on…

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Federal Student Aid is aware of issues concerning IRS tax data provided to schools for student records on 2024-25 FAFSA forms and recognizes how important it is for schools and families to have the information they need to package and receive aid offers.

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A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid, except under certain circumstances.​

Learn more about Pell Grants: StudentAid.gov/understand-aid…

A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid, except under certain circumstances.​ Learn more about Pell Grants: StudentAid.gov/understand-aid…
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To help reduce the risk of student loan scams and better identify our official servicers, you'll see changes throughout the month to ​

1️⃣ loan servicer websites, ​
2️⃣ loan servicer branding, and ​
3️⃣ loan servicer URLs and email addresses (from .com to .gov). ​

Learn more at…

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If you’re totally and permanently disabled, you may qualify for a discharge of your federal student loans.​​

Learn more at StudentAid.gov/articles/3-way…

If you’re totally and permanently disabled, you may qualify for a discharge of your federal student loans.​​ Learn more at StudentAid.gov/articles/3-way…
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Coming soon: The Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan is getting additional benefits.​

Remember, the SAVE Plan is not the best plan for everyone. Make sure you look into the plan based on income before applying. ​

Learn more: StudentAid.gov/articles/6-thi…

Coming soon: The Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan is getting additional benefits.​ Remember, the SAVE Plan is not the best plan for everyone. Make sure you look into the plan based on income before applying. ​ Learn more: StudentAid.gov/articles/6-thi…
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Work in human resources or the personnel department for a public sector organization? Help your employees qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) with the PSLF Help Tool! The tool allows you to keep track of deadlines to verify their employment, sign the form…

Work in human resources or the personnel department for a public sector organization? Help your employees qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) with the PSLF Help Tool! The tool allows you to keep track of deadlines to verify their employment, sign the form…
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When you apply for consolidation, the weighted interest rate will be calculated for you. Check out the breakdown below to understand how the formula works. 👇

When you apply for consolidation, the weighted interest rate will be calculated for you. Check out the breakdown below to understand how the formula works. 👇
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Two tax credits help offset the costs of college or career school by reducing the amount of your income tax:​

1️⃣ The American Opportunity Credit allows you to claim up to $2,500 per student per year for the first four school years.​
2️⃣ The Lifetime Learning Credit allows you to…

Two tax credits help offset the costs of college or career school by reducing the amount of your income tax:​ 1️⃣ The American Opportunity Credit allows you to claim up to $2,500 per student per year for the first four school years.​ 2️⃣ The Lifetime Learning Credit allows you to…
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