Introduction and Overview of Contents for Funding Education Beyond High School: Audio Highlights Section 1: Federal Student Aid at a Glance—An Overview of the Process Section 2: Why Go to College? Section 3: How to Prepare for College Section 4: Choosing a Career Section 5: Choose a School Carefully—It’s a Lifetime Investment Section 6: What Information Do I Need When I Fill Out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? Section 7: What Is a Federal Student Aid PIN and Why Do I Need One? Section 8: What’s so Great About Doing the FAFSA Online? Section 9: Am I Dependent or Independent? Who Is My Parent When I Fill Out the FAFSA? Section 10: Why Get a Federal Student Loan? Adding a Loan to Your Financial Aid Package Section 11: Be a Responsible Borrower Section 12: How Your Financial Aid Administrator Can Help You Section 13: Don’t Get Scammed on Your Way to College Section 14: Student Aid and Identity Theft Section 15: Be an Informed Consumer Section 16: Sources of Nonfederal Aid for Blind and Visually Impaired Students Resourceful Links and Publications: Financial Aid Student Handbook Entrance Counseling Guide for Direct Loan Borrowers Exit Counseling Guide for Direct Loan Borrowers Federal Student Loans: Be a Responsible Borrower HESAA Student Loan Guide Financial Aid Planning Calendar Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Financial Aid Dictionary Rights and Responsibilities of Students Mission & Philosophy of Financial Aid Helpful Links: Scholarship Searches, Department of Education Links, and Official Government Links
