U.S Department of Education Federal Aid Programs Element 37 Pg. 184

Higher Education Act Passed in 1965 under presidential administration of Lyndon B. Johnson Make college affordable for ALL citizens, especially low income families Rewritten 8 separate times

Federal Student Aid Program Provides money to eligible students and families for school Largest provider of student financial aid in the nation Provide more than $120 billion in federal grants, loans, and work study funds each year

Eligibility FAFSA Demonstrate financial need Valid Social Security Number Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student Maintain satisfactory academic progress https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/eligi bility/basic-criteria Eligibility FAFSA

Veterans Upward Bound Program (VUB) A free U.S Department of Education TRIO program designed to help eligible U.S military veterans enter and succeed in the postsecondary school of their choosing. .

Other services by VUB Assisting with completing college application forms Academic advising and career counseling Help with GI Bill applications Assist with completing financial aid applications/finding scholarships Cultural field trips Tutoring and mentoring Referrals

DANTES No cost education and career planning programs for US Military members. www.dantes.doded.mil

References US Department of Education Financial Aid Programs: www.studentaid.ed.gov Application for Federal Student Aid: www.fafsa.ed.gov Postsecondary Institutions: www.dantes.doded.mil Veterans Upward Bound: www.navub.org

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