Useful Websites 

Instructions for Completing the FAFSA
This site explains how to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  Make sure you complete the correct FAFSA for your period of attendance.

Pin Web Site 
Go here to obtain your U.S. Department of Education Personal Identification Number.

Scholarship Scams
Tips for parents and students concerning scholarship scams and what you can do to avoid them.

Financial Aid Search Services
Looking for financial aid.  The truth about paying someone to help you find or apply for student financial aid.

Estimate Your Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
This form is used to prepare an estimate of your Expected Family Contribution (EFC).  This is only an estimate and not an application for financial aid.

School Code Search
At this site you can find College codes for colleges throughout the United States.

Selective Service Administration
In order to receive Federal student aid males over 18 must be registered with Selective Service. The Selective Service page provides specific requirements. You may also register online from the Selective Service site.

Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Tax Credits
Two taxpayer initiatives which provide federal tax credits for qualified taxpayers.

The U.S. Department of Education
Resources and information from the Department of Education available to educators, parents and students alike.

The Student Guide
A U.S. Department of Education publication which contains eligibility requirements and specifics about individual financial aid programs.

The Financial Aid Information Page
Search scholarship databases, search financial aid references, browse other financial aid office web pages.

FACTS
FACTS allows you to pay your tuition in monthly payments. The earlier you enroll, the more payment options you have.

Funding Your Education
Provides general information about the U.S. Department of Education's federal student financial aid programs.

NASFAA
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.

Federal Student Financial Aid Homepage
Here you'll find help for every stage of the Financial Aid process, whether you're in school or out of school.

Virginia Community College System
An excellent source of information about the Virginia Community College System. 

Virginia College Savings Plan
Extraordinary opportunities to participate in qualified state tuition programs.

State Council for Higher Education in Virginia
An excellent source of information about Virginia's system of higher education.