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HELPFUL WEBSITES |
I. FEDERAL STUDENT AID:
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FAFSA on the WEB - File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid |
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Student Aid on theWeb - The U.S. Department of education website for choosing a college, funding an education etc. |
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students.gov - A comprehensive information portal providing answers to student questions on education, career, government and more. |
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Federal Direct Loans - Information about the Federal Direct Loan Program |
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Direct Loan Servicing Online - Students with Direct Loan debt can make loan payments, manage their accounts and apply for deferrments etc. Borrowers can complete the Entrance or Exit Counseling requirement. |
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National Student Loan Data System - Students can access their student loan history. |
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Apply for a Federal PIN - (Personal Identification Number) - A Federal PIN is required for many federal government websites including filing a FAFSA on the Web, gaining access to student loan history and making electronic Federal Direct Loan payments. |
II. NEW YORK STATE AID:
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New State Higher Education Services Corporation - Information on New York State grants and scholarships. |
III. OTHER HELPFUL WEBSITES
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National Student Clearinghouse - The National Student Clearinghouse offers services to assist students to track their student loans and obtain verification of their in-school status. |
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U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services - Created as a separate bureau
by the Homeland Security Act of 2002, USCIS allows the Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) to improve the administration of benefits and immigration
services for applicants by exclusively focusing on immigration and citizenship
services. |
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Selective Service - Register online, request a replacement card, confirm registration. |
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Social Security Administration - Request a replacement card, benefits information. |
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