Resources

Below are video resources that you might find helpful. These videos include information on types of aid, a FAFSA overview and a step-by-step FAFSA guide.

Understanding Your Financial Aid Award

How to Create an FSA ID

Types of Financial Aid

FAFSA Overview

7 Easy Steps to the FAFSA - Start Here

7 Easy Steps to the FAFSA - Step 1

7 Easy Steps to the FAFSA - Step 2

7 Easy Steps to the FAFSA - Step 3

7 Easy Steps to the FAFSA - Step 4

7 Easy Steps to the FAFSA - Step 5

7 Easy Steps to the FAFSA - Step 6

7 Easy Steps to the FAFSA - Step 7

Additional Resources

These websites include information on financial aid, tax benefits and loan repayment resources.

• Department of Education: Information on education issues and financial aid programs.
• Federal Student Loan Ombudsman: A resource for student experiencing difficulty with the student loan process.
• Federal Financial Aid Estimator: Explore your federal aid options by using the FAFSA4caster.
• Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation: Provides loan information and financial management resources.
• Internal Revenue Service: Information on tax filing requirements and obtaining copies of your tax documents.
• Minnesota Dream Act: Provides information for undocumented students about certain benefits they may qualify for.
• Minnesota Higher Education Services Office: Provides information on preparing for college and aid programs.
• Minnesota State Legislature: Locate information on who represents you, bills, and upcoming events.
• NSLDS: Access for students to view their cumulative loan balances.
• Selective Service Registration: Information on registration requirements.
• Tax Break: Learn how the Hope and Lifetime Learning Tax Credits can help with education costs by reading IRS Publication 970, "Tax Benefits for Education."