College Financial Aid Resources

The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education has launched Financial Aid on the Move, a statewide public service campaign to let Massachusetts students and their families know about financial aid programs, options, and processes. The following are resources you can use to learn more about financial aid.

1-877-ED-AID-4U (877-332-4348) - a toll-free Financial Aid Information Hotline, linking you to the Higher Education Information Center. Here you can find information about scholarships, grants, and loans, and well as free programs and resources to guide the college planning process. Also, www.heic.org.

www.osfa.mass.edu - Massachusetts Board of Higher Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance

www.mefa.org - The Massachusetts Financing Authority. 800-449-MEFA

www.collegeboard.org - The College Board; 800-626-9795

www.nelliemae.org - Nellie Mae, 800-634-9308, a national leader in student loan financing and services.

www.ed.gov - The United States Department of Education. 1-800-USA-LEARN

Also, Educational Opportunity Centers are located in: