Resources and Tools for Parents and Students

US Department of Education - The U.S. Department of Education's website has useful links for preparing for college.

Selective Service Registration - All males must register with the Selective Service System on or shortly after their 18th birthday. You must be registered to receive federal financial aid.

Test Prep - Find out registration deadlines, fees and structures of all types of tests from the SAT to GRE. Try our online test prep tool today.

Parent Information - Learn about ways to pay for your child's education.

Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance - This office administers the "TOPS" program, which was created to assist Louisiana students in attending college in Louisiana.

Student Aid on the Web - A source of information from the US Department of Education on preparing for and funding education beyond high-school.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - Complete your FAFSA application on line.

The Student Guide - The Student Guide is a comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education. Grants, loans, and work-study are the three major forms of aid available through the Department's Federal Student Aid office.

Tax Incentives for Higher Education - The Internal Revenue Service provides information about tax benefits available to families paying for higher education costs.

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Student Loan and Debt Management Resources

National Student Clearing House - The National Student Clearinghouse offers services to assist students to track their student loans and obtain verification of their in-school status.

National Student Loan Data System - The National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) is the U.S. Department of Education's central database for student aid.

Federal Student Aid Ombudsman - The Federal Student Aid Ombudsman of the Department of Education helps resolve disputes and solve other problems with federal student loans.

Borrowing Responsibly - Establish a good credit rating and protect yourself from the negative impact of too much debt by managing your student loans responsibly.

SallieMae OpenNet -  Site for MPN completion, PLUS loan application, and alternative loan application.

Stafford Loan Entrance Counseling - First-time Stafford borrowers must complete Entrance Counseling.

Stafford Loan Exit Counseling - Stafford loan borrowers must complete Exit Counseling prior to graduation.

SallieMae Loan Account Management - Get round-the-clock, secure online access to your Sallie Mae-serviced loan account information.

Repayment Options - Choose the Sallie Mae repayment plan that is best for you.

Consolidate your Student Loans - Combine all your eligible education loans into a single loan with a low monthly payment, a payback period of 12 to 30 years, and a fixed rate of interest.

Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program

If you are a teacher in a school that has been designated as "low income", you may qualify for cancellation of a portion of your student loans.

Calculators

Unsubsidized Loan Interest Capitalization Calculator

Combined Student Loans Calculator