Important Financial Aid Resources
*AIMS Education is currently a Title IV eligible school for clock hour programs. An application for degree and credit-bearing programs is pending.
The financial aid information provided on the AIMS website is for informational purposes only. Federal student aid is currently not available for degree and credit-bearing programs. Please contact a financial aid advisor for additional information.
FAFSA
All students seeking federal student aid are required to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This is a free and quick method of determining whether you are eligible for any federal financial aid to help pay for your education.
The first step in applying for financial aid is to Fill out your FAFSA. If you have any questions or would like assistance with your application, please contact one of our financial aid officers at 908-222-0002 ext. 555.
Loan Assistance
Contact the Financial Aid Department directly for information and assistance related to the following:
- Student Loan Status
- Student Loan Cancellation
- Loan Disbursement Amounts and Dates
* Only the AIMS Financial Aid Department can provide this information.
Federal Student Aid Assistance
Contact the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) or visit the websites listed below for additional information regarding federal student aid.
The TDD number for hearing-impaired individuals is 1-800-730-8913.
Create an FSA ID
Studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
FAFSA Application
Studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Studentaid.gov/aid-estimator
Student Loans and Grants
Studentaid.gov
Entrance / Exit Counseling
Studentaid.gov/counseling
Scholarships
www.fastweb.com
www.salliemae.com
www.appily.com
www.scholarships.com
www.collegescholarships.com
www.petersons.com
www.studentscholarships.org
www.naacp.org
How to Pay for College
Collegecost.ed.gov
Studentaid.gov/resources/prepare-for-college/parents
Tax Information
www.irs.gov
Social Security Administration
www.ssa.gov
Selective Service
www.sss.gov
Students who are planning to apply for a Direct Consolidation Loan should first contact the Loan Consolidation Information Call Center at 1-800-557-7392 with any questions.
Loan Servicers
A loan servicer is a company that administers your federal student loan. Some of the responsibilities of a loan servicer include disbursing funds, collecting payments, and providing assistance to student loan borrowers. For questions related to loan repayment, deferment, and forbearance, you should contact your loan servicer.
To access information about your federal student loans and your loan servicer, please log in to My Federal Student Aid. A list of loan servicers is also available at the link below.
Federal Student Aid Complaints
If you have an ongoing problem or dispute regarding your federal student loan that you have been unable to resolve, then you can submit a complaint using the link below.
Studentaid.gov/feedback-center/
If your complaint isn't resolved, you can contact the Federal Student Aid Ombudsman Group. The Ombudsman Group is dedicated to helping resolve disputes related to federal student loans.
Postal Mail | U.S. Department of Education FSA Ombudsman Group P.O. Box 1854 Monticello, KY 42633 |
Phone TDD | 1-800-433-3243 |
Fax | 606-396-4821 |
The Ombudsman Group can only help resolve disputes related to federal student loans. If you have a problem or dispute regarding a private loan, please contact the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
