[20220214]IN11563_大学规划与支付：联邦政府资源.pdf

CRS INSIGHT Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress INSIGHTINSIGHTi i Planning and Paying for College: Federal Government Resources Updated February 14, 2022 This Insight describes federal online resources intended to help students and parents plan and acquire funds for postsecondary education. These include federal resources that provide general information on scholarships, grants, fellowships, and internships for undergraduate and graduate students; federal student aid (FSA) programs; and funding particular to specific education disciplines and categories of students. Some resources contain information on the repayment, forgiveness, and discharge of educational debt. General Resources The following websites provide planning tools for pursuing postsecondary education, including financial aid information and information on planning and developing skills for careers. U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid helps students learn about how financial aid works, the types of assistance, and how to apply for financial aid and for an individual FSA account. The website includes information on how aid is calculated, tips for comparing school aid offers, and how to accept fi