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Alabama FOCUS
Related Sites
Complete
the FAFSA – You can apply for financial
aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA) online.
The
Student Guide – A publication from the
U.S. Department of Education, this booklet provides an overview
of the various types of financial aid programs.
Financial
Aid Estimator – Use this form to estimate
your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and financial need.
New
Education Tax Incentives – Learn about
new education tax incentives such as the HOPE Scholarship
Credit, the Lifetime Learning Credit, education IRAs, and
more!
Planning
Early for College – Published by the
U.S. Department of Education, this is a handbook for parents
of students in the middle school and junior high school
years.
Financial
Aid Programs for Alabama Residents –
This list of state-supported aid programs includes information
about PACT, Alabama National Guard Educational Assistance
Program, junior and community college scholarship programs,
and others available to Alabama residents.
Your
College or University – Don’t forget
to check out the financial aid web pages of any colleges
or universities you are interested in attending for information
specific to their particular institutions. If you don’t
know their web address, click here for a directory.