Retirement & Student Aid

FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) 

FAFSA is a free student aid application through the U.S. Department of Education. Universities and colleges will recommend this application to help determine financial aid. Packages typically include grants (money that you don't have to pay back), loans, and other forms of assistance. 

Apply for FAFSA here.

BRAINFUSE TUTORING FOR K - 12

Get help with homework online through professional tutoring, writing lab assistance, test prep, video lessons, and other study tools for kids grades K - 12. Includes AP, PSAT, SAT, and ACT test prep. 

This resource is free with a Jefferson Public Library card.

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMIN. (SSA)

The SSA manages: retirement, disability, and survivor benefits paid in through a payroll tax on your wages. See how much you've saved so far and figure out future payments. Enrollment is necessary to receive these benefits.

US DEPT. OF VETERAN AFFAIRS (VA)

This departments manages benefits for U.S. military veterans, their families, and survivors. Health care, educational and burial benefits are some of the resources included.

KHAN ACADEMY

Enjoy free, professional education from Khan Academy and its partners like NASA, the Museum of Modern Art, and more. Create an account and gain access to videos, exercises, and your personal learning dashboard.