1. US Department of Education Federal Aid Programs

2. Purpose
To assist TSM in understanding the Federal Aid Program, and other financial programs available for post-secondary education
Let TSM understand what other federal assistances they are eligible for other than the GI Bill

3. The Federal Student Aid Program
Authorized under the Higher Education Act
Includes grants, loans and work-study programs
Provides money for college to eligible students and family
Provide information on the process of obtaining aid, financial aid application and student loan accounts

4. The Federal Student Aid Program
Eligibility determination factors
Financial need
Degree or certificate eligible program
Citizenship

5. The Federal Student Aid Program
Veterans’ education benefits can still be used in conjunction with Federal Student Aid

6. The Federal Student Aid Program
US Department of Education Financial Aid Programs
Application for Federal Student Aid
Post-secondary Institutions

7. Veteran Upward Bound Program
To help eligible Veterans in refreshing their academic skills so they can successfully complete their college program
Veteran Upward Bound
Department of Defense MWR Libraries