The financial aid office at the school you plan to attend is the best place to begin a search for free information. The financial aid office has information about student aid available from the state, the school itself, and other sources.

Information about other nonfederal assistance may be available from foundations, religious organizations, community organizations, and civic groups, as well as organizations related to the student's field of interest, such as the American Medical Association or American Bar Association. You can check with your parents' employers or unions to see if they award scholarships or have tuition payment plans.

Schools are required to inform you of their aid procedures and deadlines and how and when you will receive your aid awards. Read and understand each school's satisfactory academic progress policy and keep copies of the enrollment agreement, the school's catalog, and all financial aid documents (especially loan documents) received.

For more information on Federal Student Aid programs, the FAFSA, or relevant education tax credits:

Call	The Federal Student Aid Information Center. 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243).
Or
Look on the Internet at	www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov
Or
Get the free publication, Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid	Available online at http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index.html. Students can also request a copy by calling the telephone number above or by writing to: Federal Student Aid Information Center P.O. Box 84 Washington, DC 20044

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