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Parents: About Parent PLUS Loans
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Review Financial Aid Process

Steps to Completing the Financial Aid Process
1	Qualifying for Financial Aid
2	Submit the FAFSA Form
3	Review the Returned Student Aid Report (SAR)
4	Get Your Award Letter from Colleges
5	Submit Your Applications for Aid: (link to content below) apply for federal aid programs • apply for private and other aid
6	Process and Manage Your Funds

Apply Federal Aid Programs
Grant Programs	You must apply for federal and institutional grants through your school: find your school
Perkins Loan	You must apply for the Perkins Loan program through your school: find your school
Work-Study Programs	You must apply for Work-Study programs through your school: find your school
Stafford Student Loans	You can apply for Stafford Student Loans online APPLY FOR: stafford student loans
PLUS Parent Loans	You can apply for Parent PLUS Loans online APPLY FOR: PLUS parent loans

Apply Private Aid Programs
Scholarships	Search for scholarships using this national database: SEARCH FOR: college scholarships
Private Student Loans	If you need a little extra to close the gap, apply for private student loans: APPLY FOR: private student loans or dial 1-866-230-4578
Home Equity Loans	Use your home equity to pay for college without filing federal forms: SELECT YOUR STATE: