[Arizona-students] Fw: [blindkid] Braille and Audio Materials Available

[Arielle Silverman]

I'm not sure if David Andrews posted this to this list, but it sounds
interesting.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Andrews" <dandrews@visi.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2004 7:13 PM
Subject: [blindkid] Braille and Audio Materials Available


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rives, Dave [mailto:Dave.Rives@ed.gov]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2004 10:56 AM
> To: Bcheadle@nfb.org
> Subject: Braille and Audio Materials Available
>
>
> The U.S. Department of Education's Federal Student Aid (FSA) office has a
> variety of information resources available for blind and visually impaired
> students.
>
>   ·        Student Aid Audio Guide
>   The Audio Guide contains a 56-minute overview of the Department's
federal
> student aid programs including
>   -Eligibility criteria
>   -Application procedures
>   -Loan repayment options
>   -Deferment and cancellation provisions
>
> The Audio Guide also provides information on nonfederal sources of aid.
> Students can listen to the Audio Guide online at the following site:
>
> www.studentaid.ed.gov/audioguide
>
> The Audio Guide is also available on compact disc. To order copies, please
> call the Federal Student Aid Information Center toll-free at
1-800-433-3243.
>
> The following FSA print publications are available online through the use
of
> a screen reader. They are also available in Braille through the Federal
> Student Aid Information Center.
>
>   ·       Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
>
>     Students use the FAFSA to apply for the Department's federal student
aid
> programs. Although the Braille FAFSA cannot be submitted, students may use
> it as a reference aid. Apply at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
>
>   ·       The Student Guide
>
>     This is the most comprehensive resource on student financial aid from
> the U.S. Department of Education. Grants, loans, and work-study are the
> three major forms of student financial aid available. The guide explains
the
> programs in detail, including how to apply, and also includes sources of
> nonfederal aid.  The guide is available online at
> www.studentaid.ed.gov/guide.
>
>   ·       Funding Your Education
>
>     This is an introductory publication for students below the 12th grade.
> It provides general information about the federal student financial aid
> programs and how to apply for them.  It is available online at
> www.studentaid.ed.gov/fye.
>
>   ·       Repaying Your Student Loans
>
>     This publication, designed for borrowers about to enter repayment,
> explains loan repayment plans, offers tips on budgeting, and explains
> options such as loan consolidation so that borrowers can avoid repayment
> problems and successfully manage and repay their debts. It is available
> online at www.studentaid.ed.gov/repayingpub.
>
> To order copies, please contact our Federal Student Aid Information Center
> toll-free at 1-800-433-3243. If you have any questions, please contact
Dave
> Rives at 202-377-3226 or at Dave.Rives@ed.gov.
>
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