Graduate and Professional Issues Committee
CASFAA’s graduate and professional issues committee goal is to address graduate and professional issues. The committee hopes to attract financial aid administrators from a wide range of graduate and professional institutions.
Resource Links
Basic Needs for Graduate Students:
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CalFresh Food is California’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This PDF provides information about the program and how to apply. See changes to the eligibility rules here.
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California rental relief information, resources, and applications for tenants, landlords, home owners, etc.
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California's health insurance exchange. Information about qualifications, eligibility, how to apply, and the application portal
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General Financial Aid Resources:
Federal Student Aid Gateway
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This website is the largest provider of financial aid for college in the U.S.
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FinAid |
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A comprehensive free resource about financial aid for students, parents and administrators
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FSA Student Loan Ombudsman
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Dedicated to helping resolve disputes related to the federal student aid programs
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National Student Clearing House
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The nation's trusted source for degree verification and enrollment verification and student educational outcomes research.
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NCHELP |
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The nation’s oldest and largest higher education finance trade association
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Federal Student Loan Information (formerly NSLDS)
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Students can navigate the student loan repayment process with confidence: make payments, change repayment plans, explore options, and get help.
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NASFAA |
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A national, nonprofit association with a primary focus on information dissemination, professional development, and legislative and regulatory analysis related to federal student aid programs
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Prospective students enter information about themselves to find out what students like them paid to attend the institution in the previous year
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Medical/Dental/Health Professions Resources:
Association of American Medical Colleges
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AAMC is a not-for-profit association that leads and serves the academic medicine community. See their comprehensive list of LRAPs for medical or health professionals.
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American Dental Association
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The American Dental Association (ADA) exists to power the profession of dentistry and to assist/ provide resources to dental students.
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American Physical Therapy Association
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US Department of Health and Human Services
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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. They provide resources and information about reseach grants, loans, and scholarships for a variety of health profession students.
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Law School Resources
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Law School Admissions Council
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Law School Admissions Council includes resources and information for anyone considering law school covering a variety of topics including LSAT, school choice, and scholarship information.
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Great resources for legal professional professionals. Highlights IBR, List of Law Schools with Loan Repayment Assistance Programs (LRAPs), and more
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AccessLex |
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Engineering Resources
National Society of Professional Engineers
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National Society of Professional Engineers provides information and resources for students, including scholarship information.
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Society of Women Engineers
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Society of Women Engineers comprehensive scholarship list.
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National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering
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National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering list of scholarships.
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MBA Resources
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MBA Resources is a partner site of the Graduate Management Admission Council. Student focused information about MBA exams, schools, programs, and admissions.
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Teachers Resources
American Federation of Teachers |
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The American Federation of Teachers, an affiliate of the AFL-CIO representing a broad spectrum of the AFT's membership: early childhood educators; pre-K through 12th-grade teachers; paraprofessionals and other school-related personnel; higher education faculty and professional staff; federal, state and local government employees; and nurses and other healthcare professionals. Search their database to find funds for continuing education, professional development, and classroom. Or search for loan forgiveness programs, teacher grants and awards, classroom donation programs, and summer studies/ exchange programs.
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Golden State Teacher Grant
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Information about State of CA grant program for students considering a teaching credential and career in the state of California.
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Loan Repayment Assistance/Loan Forgiveness/Loan Discharge Resources
Credit Bureau Information
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