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Financial Aid for Native American Students
(Separate Website)
This page provides information about sources and eligibility of financial aid for Native American students, compiled by the Department of Education
By: FinAid.org
Native American Education Resources
(Separate Website)
This site provides a bevy of resources, mostly specific to Native American students, but there is also information for general use.
By: Native American Rights Fund
Student Aid on the Web
(Separate Website)
The U.S. Department of Education's Federal Student Aid (FSA) programs are the largest source of student aid in America, providing nearly 70% of all student financial aid. Help is available to make education beyond high school financially possible for you or your child. The information provided here is designed to assist you in your college planning. It provides you with access to and information about the products and services that you will need throughout the financial aid process.
By: U.S. Department of Education
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Tax Information for Students
(Separate Website)
These pages of the IRS web site contain information about (1) deductions for interest on student loans, (2) kinds of common student income that are taxable, and (3) an introduction to tax laws for students.
By: Internal Revenue Service
The Official Site of the U.S. Department of Education
(Separate Website)
The Department of Education was created in 1980 by combining offices from several federal agencies. Its original directive remains its mission today: to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.
By: U.S. Department of Education
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Tips on Dealing With Financial Matters
(Separate Website)
This guide published by Legal Aid of North Carolina offers important tips on dealing with Financial Matters, such as tips on handling financial matters, tips on signing important papers, and tips on dealing with Welfare and other agencies.
By: Legal Aid of North Carolina
A Simpler, Easier FAFSA
(Separate Website)
Secretary Arnie Duncan highlighted ways the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been made simpler, shorter, and more user friendly
By: Department of Education
North Carolina Statutes
(Separate Website)
The North Carolina General Assembly is offering access to the Statutes on the Internet as a service to the public. These statutes are the general laws that govern North Carolina's legal system.
By: North Carolina General Assembly
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