1. U.S Department of Education Federal Aid Programs
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2. 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

3. 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

4. Eligibility FAFSA Demonstrate financial need
Valid Social Security Number
Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student
Maintain satisfactory academic progress
bility/basic-criteria
Eligibility
FAFSA

5. 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. .

6. 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

7. DANTES
No cost education and career planning programs for US Military members.

8. References
US Department of Education Financial Aid Programs:
Application for Federal Student Aid:
Postsecondary Institutions:
Veterans Upward Bound:

9. QUESTIONS??????