| AwardYear: 1997-1998 Edition: PostSecondary Part: Appendix A--Sources of Additional information SectionNumber: SectionTitle: Sources of Additional Information PageNumbers: 83-86 Sources of Additional Information For information on any federal student financial aid programs discussed in this handbook, you or your students may call the Federal Student Aid Information Center 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243)--a toll-free number TDD (1-800-730-8913)--a toll-free number for the hearing impaired 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (eastern time), Monday through Friday The Information Center provides the following services: - helping complete the federal student aid application form (the FAFSA), - explaining the SAR and how to make corrections, - checking on whether a school participates in federal student aid programs, - explaining who is eligible for federal student aid, - explaining how federal student aid is awarded and paid, - explaining the verification process, and - mailing requested publications. To check on the status of a financial aid application or to request a duplicate SAR, call the Information Center at 319-337-5665. Please note that the Information Center number is not toll free and cannot accept collect calls. The Information Center is not able to - make policy, - expedite the federal student aid application process, - discuss a student's federal student aid file with an unauthorized person, - change a student's file, or - influence an individual school's financial aid policies. If you or a student suspect fraud, waste, or abuse involving federal student aid funds, you should call the toll-free hotline of the U.S. Department of Education's Inspector General's office at 1-800-MIS-USED (1-800-647-8733) A student's initial sources of information on federal student aid should be the 1997-98 Student Guide (see the annotated listing that follows), the instructions in the federal aid application booklet, high school counselors, and postsecondary school financial aid administrators. If you or your students have access to the World Wide Web (WWW) through the Internet or an online service, you may be interested in the Department's WWW site. This site is under development; it currently provides general information about the Department and access to some of the Department's publications. The address is: http://www.ed.gov/ Currently, both the 1996-97 Student Guide and Preparing Your Child for College are available at this address. We expect to have the 1997- 98 Student Guide and other publications available soon. 1997-98 Student Guide--This is a free booklet giving federal student financial aid application information and describing the U.S. Department of Education's major financial aid programs. Individual copies are available from: Federal Student Aid Information Center P.O. Box 84 Washington, DC 20044 Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Formulas 1997-98--A free booklet explaining the need analysis formula enacted by Congress that produces the EFC; it also contains worksheets. It is available from: Federal Student Aid Information Center P.O. Box 84 Washington, DC 20044 School Shopping Tips--This is a free guide to choosing a school carefully. It suggests specific things to look for when choosing a school and a career. It is available from: Federal Student Aid Information Center P.O. Box 84 Washington, DC 20044 AWARE Early Awareness Software--A free PC-based interactive software program designed to provide early information to middle school and high school students about postsecondary education opportunities, attendance costs, and the availability of financial aid. Indicate whether you want to receive a 5 1/4" diskette or a 3 1/2" diskette. It is available from: U.S. Department of Education Application and Pell Processing Systems Division - AWARE ROB-3, Room 4621 MS 5454 600 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202 Need a Lift?--The 45th edition (1996 issue) of this publication contains a survey of educational opportunities, loans, scholarships, and careers. It is available for $3 from: The American Legion National Emblem Sales P.O. Box 1055 Indianapolis, IN 46206 Preparing Your Child for College: A Resource Book for Parents-- A free booklet that provides information on academic and financial preparation necessary to attend college. It is available from: Consumer Information Center Department 510-B Pueblo, CO 81009 (719) 948-3334 Make it Happen!--A step-by-step guide to college for students in grades 8 through 12. It is available for $1 for a single copy (multiple copies require an additional charge) from: Higher Education Information Center Youth Programs Department 330 Stuart Street, Suite 500 Boston, MA 02116 (617) 426-0681, ext. 239 |