Students use the FAFSA to apply for the Department’s federal student aid programs. Although the Braille FAFSA cannot be submitted, students may use it as a reference aid. Apply at www.fafsa.ed.gov <http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/>.

The Student Guide

This is the most comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education. Grants, loans, and work-study are the three major forms of student financial aid available. The guide explains the programs in detail, including how to apply, and also includes sources of nonfederal aid.  The guide is available online at www.studentaid.ed.gov/guide <http://www.studentaid.ed.gov/guide>.

Funding Your Education

This is an introductory publication for students in junior high and high school. It provides general information about the federal student financial aid programs and how to apply for them.  It is available online at www.studentaid.ed.gov/fye <http://www.studentaid.ed.gov/fye>.

Repaying Your Student Loans

This publication, designed for borrowers about to enter repayment, explains loan repayment plans, offers tips on budgeting, and explains options such as loan consolidation so that borrowers can avoid repayment problems and successfully manage and repay their debts. It is available online at www.studentaid.ed.gov/repayingpub <http://www.studentaid.ed.gov/repayingpub>.

Now available in a Braille version is our FSA bookmark. These handy pocket-sized items encourage students to apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov <http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/>, apply for a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov <http://www.pin.ed.gov/>, and visit our Student Aid on the Web site at www.studentaid.ed.gov <http://www.studentaid.ed.gov/>.