Additional Help Sources
The U.S. Department of Education website offers many resources that may help explain and guide you through the financial aid process. Below are the most commonly accessed resources and services.
Request a PIN
Federal Student Aid PIN (Personal Identification Number)
View personalized information on your federal student loans or Pell Grants
National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)
More about paying for college, applying for aid, eligibility and deadlines, and aid programs
Available in English and Spanish: about the student aid application process, eligibility, aid programs, borrower rights and responsibilities, and repayment
How students and families can protect against identity theft
Office of the Inspector Identity Theft Information
For as-a-last-resort assistance with loan disputes, problems, or complaints
About Pennsylvania state grants and special programs
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (AES/PHEAA)
Resources for blind and visually impaired students
