UM-Helena School Code 007570
Free Application for Federal Student Aid: www.fafsa.ed.gov
File your FREE application for federal aid here! Also visit this site to correct existing applications or file a renewal application. You need to file a FAFSA for every academic year you plan to attend college. UMH's FAFSA priority filing date is March 1st every year. UMH's school code is 007570.
FAFSA Pin Number: www.pin.ed.gov
The U.S. Department of Education will issue you, and your parent (if you are considered a dependent), a FREE Pin Number to sign your FAFSA and loan Promissory Notes electronically.
Federal Direct Loans: www.studentloans.gov
This site is for information from the U.S.Department of Education about how to manage your federal direct loans. The gateway for all students and parents to submit loan Entrance Counseling and Promissory Notes.
National Student Loan Data System: www.nslds.ed.gov
View all the federal loans that you have accepted, as well as contact information for the lenders. You will need your U.S. Department of Education Pin number. If you don't have one, you can request a Pin number at: www.pin.ed.gov
Prepare and Pay from the Montana University System: http:/mus.edu/prepare
Get the latest information regarding career programs, college costs, financial aid, scholarships, and financial literacy.
Smart About College: http://www.smartaboutcollege.org/
It's time to get started...saving, studying and planning! Use this checklist to help you stay on track as you get closer to your goal of higher education.
Get Money Smarts: http://getmoneysmarts.org/
Dream. Save. Spend. This website has helpful tools for setting up a budget and tips on how to save money. Also, information on your student loans.
Student Guide: http://studentaid.ed.gov
Another great Web site from the Department of Ed. that offers FREE help completing the FAFSA, applying for a Pin number, and planning for college from elementary school through graduate degrees.
Resources for students and families: www.college.gov
This site is intended to be the go-to source for information and resources about planning, preparing and paying for postsecondary education.
Resources for service members and veterans: www.todaysgibill.org
Connecting America's veterans with higher education using clear and comprehensive guidance.
U.S. Department of Education (ED): www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/students
"ED's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access."
CollegeNET Inc. Mach 25 Scholarship Search: http://www.collegenet.com/mach25/app
A FREE search site by keywords or profile. Over 600,000 awards available with full descriptions and contact information at your fingertips.
Financial Aid for Native American Students: www.finaid.org/otheraid/natamind.phtml
This site provides information about financial aid for Native American students including information on eligibility requirements and whom to contact for further information.
Montana Career Information Systems: http://mtcis.intocareers.org/
What do you want to be when you grow up? This website has a database full of careers and what it takes to enter into those career fields.
Montana Guaranteed Student Loan Program (MGSLP): www.mgslp.org
MGSLP is a division in the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education (OCHE). They provide financial resources and information to the public, students, and to lawmakers through various outreach programs.
