Federal Resources

A curated reference library of federal resources for financial aid professionals. Jump to a section below or scroll to browse.

U.S. Department of Education

• Student Aid Reference Desk
• Financial Aid Toolkit
• Federal Register
• FSA Partner Connect
• FSA ID
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)
• Common Origination and Disbursement (COD)
• FAA Access to CPS Online
• Student Aid Internet Gateway (SAIG) Enrollment
• Electronic Announcements
• Privacy Technical Assistance Center
• Foreign Gifts/Contracts Reporting Site (requires FSA ID login)

FAFSA & SAI

• The FAFSA Simplification Act (CRS Report)
• Key Terms, Definitions, and Systems Related to FAFSA Simplification and FUTURE Acts
• NASFAA FAFSA Simplification Hub
• FAFSA Foreign Exchange Rate Website

Verification

• FSA Handbook — Application and Verification Guide
• Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
• IRS Get Transcript

Professional Judgment

• NASFAA Student Aid Reference Desk — Professional Judgment
• NASFAA Tip Sheets for Students with Unique Circumstances
• FSA Knowledge Center — Professional Judgment

Federal Agencies

• Department of Homeland Security (DHS) SAVE
• Social Security Administration (SSA)
• Office of Postsecondary Education
• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
• Selective Service System — Registration Verification

NASFAA

• NASFAA — National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
• NASFAA — Today's News
• NASFAA Federal Legislation Tracker
• NASFAA State Advocacy Toolkit
• NASFAA on Advocacy

Advocacy & Legislation

• Find Your U.S. Representative (California)
• Find Your U.S. Senator
• Find Your U.S. House Representative

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