NASFAA Self-Study Guides

Preview Self-Study GuideNASFAA Self-Study Guides are the answer to your training needs. Written for the independent learner, each Self-Study Guide includes multiple lessons with a variety of exercises to reinforce each lesson. You'll study independently and take quizzes in a traditional paper format (not online). Then you can qualify to take the related credential test and potentially earn a NASFAA Professional Credential.

Self-Study Guides include:

  • Learning objectives
  • Key concepts
  • Quick quizzes
  • Reflection questions
  • Learning activities

Any Self-Study Guide purchase made by someone at your institution is available for download by any roster member. Items that are available without purchase will display "Access" and link to a location to download from this and the purchase page. Learn more about our Self-Study Guides on our FAQs page.

In addition to accessing your Self-Study Guide as a PDF, NASFAA members can now view your guide in an interactive e-Reader format, through the RedShelf platform. The new e-Reader format offers members the ability to highlight, take notes, and create flashcards right in your Self-Study Guide. To get started, visit our FAQs page.

For individuals new to the financial aid profession, NASFAA suggests moving through the credentials in the order shown.

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  Title Price  
2023-24 Overview of the Financial Aid Programs SSG
Free (Value Members and Value Plus Members)
$119.00 (Members)
$228.00 (Non-Members)
 

Part 1 - 2023-24

  Title Price  
2023-24 Application Process Self-Study Guide
Free (Value Members and Value Plus Members)
$119.00 (Members)
$228.00 (Non-Members)
 
2023-24 Student Eligibility Self-Study Guide
Free (Value Members and Value Plus Members)
$119.00 (Members)
$228.00 (Non-Members)
 
2023-24 Cost of Attendance Self-Study Guide
Free (Value Members and Value Plus Members)
$119.00 (Members)
$228.00 (Non-Members)
 
2023-24 Need Analysis Self-Study Guide
Free (Value Members and Value Plus Members)
$119.00 (Members)
$228.00 (Non-Members)
 
2023-24 Verification Self-Study Guide
Free (Value Members and Value Plus Members)
$119.00 (Members)
$228.00 (Non-Members)
 

Part 2 - 2023-24

  Title Price  
2023-24 TEACH Grant Program Self-Study Guide
Free (Value Plus Members)
$119.00 (Members)
$228.00 (Non-Members)
 
2023-24 Federal Pell Grants and IASG Self-Study Guide
Free (Value Plus Members)
$119.00 (Members)
$228.00 (Non-Members)
 
2023-24 Campus-Based Programs Self-Study Guide
Free (Value Plus Members)
$119.00 (Members)
$228.00 (Non-Members)
 
2023-24 Packaging and Aid Notification Self-Study Guide
Free (Value Plus Members)
$119.00 (Members)
$228.00 (Non-Members)
 
2023-24 Direct Loan Program Self-Study Guide
Free (Value Plus Members)
$119.00 (Members)
$228.00 (Non-Members)
 

Part 3 - 2023-24

  Title Price  
2023-24 Return of Title IV Funds Self-Study Guide
Free (Value Plus Members)
$119.00 (Members)
$228.00 (Non-Members)
 
2023-24 Consumer Information Self-Study Guide
Free (Value Plus Members)
$119.00 (Members)
$228.00 (Non-Members)
 
2023-24 Cash Management Self-Study Guide
Free (Value Plus Members)
$119.00 (Members)
$228.00 (Non-Members)
 
2023-24 Professional Judgment Self-Study Guide
Free (Value Plus Members)
$119.00 (Members)
$228.00 (Non-Members)
 
2023-24 Administrative Capability Self-Study Guide
Free (Value Plus Members)
$119.00 (Members)
$228.00 (Non-Members)
 
2023-24 Satisfactory Academic Progress Self-Study Guide
Free (Value Plus Members)
$119.00 (Members)
$228.00 (Non-Members)
 

Part 1 – 2024-25

Part 2 - 2024-25

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