The following links offer a wealth of resources to you regarding the application process, student loans, debt management, and related financial aid resources.

Financial Aid Applications

OCOM Financial Aid Form

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) http://www.fafsa.ed.gov

Overview of Federal Aid http://studentaid.ed.gov

Financial Aid Process http://www.mappingyourfuture.org/paying/financialaid.htm

Managing Student Loans

NSLDS Finding Your Loans http://www.nslds.ed.gov/ [You will need your FAFSA PIN number]

Managing Student Loans http://www.mappingyourfuture.org/money/studentdebt.htm

Education-related Tax Information

IRS Publication 970 http://www.irs.gov/publications/p970/index.html

Debt Management

Managing Your Money http://www.mappingyourfuture.org/money/

Credit Reports http://www.annualcreditreport.com

Student Loan Guarantors

Information on applying for aid, student loans, credit, and money management

• NELA http://www.nela.net
• Great Lakes http://www.glhec.org/
• EdFund http://www.edfund.org
• ECMC http://www.ecmc.org

Lenders

Consult your student loan lender’s website for information on their loan programs, repayment options, and account services.