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Financial Aid & Scholarships

A Guide to College Grants

College is expensive, of that there is no doubt. Currently, 43.5 million borrowers have federal student loan debt, and the average student loan debt balance is nearly $40,000. Upon graduation, students will find it difficult to make monthly loan payments …

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Sign-up & Receive Personalized Career Support

How to Sign-up and receive personal career support from Career Waves 5!

Select “Sign-up” in the top right-hand corner of the screen.

Choose the most fitting role type from the Select your role drop-down list. Next, enter the email Press …

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Back to School – Financial Aid and Scholarship Resources

Below, you will find important Sallie Mae® information and resources to assist you in your financial aid and scholarship search! These resources are also great for high school and college counselors to share with their students and their parents!

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Resources

How to Fill out the FAFSA

Are you ready to fill out your FAFSA? Take a look at this guide to learn what documents you need, …

FAFSA How-To Videos

Looking for easy-to-understand support on how to complete the FAFSA? View their YouTube Channel for how-to information, frequently asked questions, …

What is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)?

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly called Food Stamps) helps eligible …

College Affordability and Transparency Center

The CATC was designed by the U.S. Department of Education to meet requirements in the Higher Education Opportunity Act and …

Military & Family Financial Aid Resources Sallie Mae
The Calcasieu Parish Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

ERA Program Overview

The Calcasieu Parish Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) helps eligible Calcasieu Parish residents with one-time assistance for …

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