This extremely helpful and easy to navigate site from the National Consumer Law Center is designed for those who already have student loans to find out their rights and options.
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National Student Loan Program
NSLP is a non-profit student loan guaranty organization that offers a wide variety of free online learning opportunities geared toward college students and their parents. The site has information about student loans as well as a complete financial literacy program for college students.
Website: www.nslp.org
National Student Loan Data for Students
This is the U.S. Department of Education’s central database for student aid. It provides a centralized source of information about Title IV loans and grants that are tracked through their entire cycle; from aid approval through closure. This site can be used to find out what lender holds your student loan(s).
Website: www.nslds.ed.gov
Student Loans – Office of US Department of Education
Government site for direct consolidation loans to refinance student loans. Click on Tools and Resources and Managing Repayment for options.
Website: www.studentloans.gov
Direct Loan Program
This government site has information about the refinancing of student loans.
Website: www.ed.gov
College Savings Plans Network
A free site from the National Association of State Treasurers that offers information about state college savings plans under Internal Revenue Code section 529.
Website: www.collegesavings.org
GCF Learn Free
This site is a service of the Goodwill Community Foundation that is completely free. In addition to offering computer skill courses on a wide range of software, the site offers practical, how-to tutorials on a wide variety of topics including job applications, basic life skills, and financial skills.
Website: www.gcflearnfree.org
CONDUSEF
Financial info for the Spanish speaking community.
Website: www.gob.mx/condusef
USA.gov
The Federal Government’s official citizen web site offers information and resources on a wide variety of topics and is available in Spanish.
Website: www.usa.gov
National Energy Assistance Referral
Low Income Energy Assistance Program
Heating and cooling assistance for low-income households. Those seeking help can call the National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) project toll-free at 1-866-674-6327 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) or email NEAR at energyassistance@ncat.org. Please include your city, county and state in your email message.
Phone: 1-866-674-6327