How much money can I borrow in federal student loans? What will I need to fill out the FAFSA® form?

Access resources and tools to manage your federal student loans and financial aid effectively.

If you're not sure which servicers have your loans, go to StudentAid.gov and log in with your FSA ID, or call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 800-433-3243.

Access and manage your federal student aid account online.

Complete the FAFSA application to apply for federal student aid, including grants, loans, and work-study opportunities.

If your loans recently transferred from another federal student loan servicer, you will need to register a new account to gain access to your loan information through mohela.studentaid.gov.

Any student, regardless of income, who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs. This includes grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans.

Explore Nelnet's Knowledge Center, your go-to hub for valuable insights and information for student loans.

With this tool, students can find out how much federal student aid they may be eligible for in the 2026–27 award year. To apply for financial aid, complete the FAFSA ® form.

Complete required student loan entrance counseling. Learn what a loan is, how interest works, repayment options, and how to avoid delinquency and default.