COMPLETING THE FAFSA Ed.gov section Details the seven major steps. All Students applying for federal student aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as their FIRST STEP in the Financial aid process. 

FAFSA ONLINE  @ Fafsa.ed.gov

ED.gov = U.S. Department of Education

2010 UPDATE

NEW: studentaid.ed.gov - Department Of Education Federal Direct Student Loans

Education Loans.org - find data, info and education loan lenders.