Student Resources
Financial Aid Information
With the cost for a four year education at a private university averaging $160,000, this is hardly the time to reduce the government's role in providing access to higher education. More than ever, we need to find solutions to make student loan debt more manageable and make college education more affordable. Click here for information on access to financial aid and other resources.
The following information is for students, parents and teachers.
General Kids Resources | Kindergarten–5th Grade | 6th–12th Grade | College | Parents and Teachers
CIA Kids Page (Kindergarten-5th Grade)
EPA Drinking Water & Ground Water Kids' Stuff (Kindergarten-3rd Grade)
EPA Drinking Water and Ground Water Kids' Stuff (4th-8th Grade)
FBI Kids Page (Kindergarten-5th Grade)
Gearing Up for a Great Trip (Federal Trade Commission)
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's Kids Pages (Kindergarten-6th Grade)
Artistic Discovery Contest (High School Art Competition)
CIA Kids Page (6th-12th Grade)
EPA Drinking Water & Ground Water Kids' Stuff (4th-8th Grade)
EPA Drinking Water & Ground Water Kids' Stuff (9th-12th Grade)
FBI Youth (6th-12th Grade)
National Center for Education Statistics Kids' Zone (Part of the U.S. Department of Education)
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's Kids Pages (6-12 Grade)
Prepare for College — Start by defining your goals and interests, understanding college costs, and planning financially and academically.
Types of Aid — View information about the types of aid available from the federal government and other sources: grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study programs, and learn how to lower your costs when you go to college.
Who Gets Aid — Find out who gets aid, how to stay eligible, and how to get eligibility back if you’ve lost it.
Apply for Aid — Learn how to submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), how aid is calculated, and how you’ll get your aid.
Repay Your Loans — Choose a repayment plan, pay on time, avoid default, and get help with problems.
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids: Parents and Educators (GPO)
FEMA For Kids Resouces For Parents and Teachers (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
Paying for College — Save money long before your child attends college.
College Savings Plan Network (state "Section 529" plans)