Paying For College

Here in Congress and all around the country, many parties have been hard at work to ensure education is affordable to all.  There are public and private monies available for the new college student, those continuing education, and those who just want a bit more training.

A Step-By-Step Guide to Financial Aid

This guide will lead you through the process of locating and applying for financial aid. Prepared by the Congressional Research Service for Members of Congress, updated June 2009.

• An Introduction to Financial Aid
• How to Apply for Financial Aid
• Loan Consolidation and Repayment

More Important Links

See the following important links for further information about financing your education:

• U.S Department of Education
• No Child Left Behind
• The Office of Post Secondary Education
• Missouri Department of Education
• The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation: Scholarships
• The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute: Scholarships