Updated April 2026

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How to Apply, Step by Step: FHA Loans, HELOCs, Tax Extensions, Student Aid, Green Cards and Passports

The forms, the order, the deadlines and the traps for ten applications Americans search for most — 10 cited, step-by-step lessons before you fill in a single box

10Lessons
~10 minPer Lesson
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6Topics
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What you'll learn

FHA Loans
Home Equity
Tax Extensions
Student Loans & Aid
Green Cards
Passports

Full curriculum

10 lessons organized by topic. Click any lesson to jump straight in.

1. FHA Loans (3 lessons)

  1. 1How to Apply for an FHA Loan: Check You Qualify Before You Apply
  2. 3How to Apply for an FHA Home Loan: Documents, the Form and the Loan Estimate
  3. 4How to Apply for an FHA Mortgage: From Approval to the Closing Table

2. Home Equity (1 lesson)

  1. 2How to Apply for a HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit), Step by Step

3. Tax Extensions (1 lesson)

  1. 5How to Apply for a Tax Extension with IRS Form 4868

4. Student Loans & Aid (3 lessons)

  1. 6How to Apply for a Student Loan: Federal Loans First, Step by Step
  2. 7How to Apply for Financial Aid: Filling In the FAFSA Without Mistakes
  3. 9How to Apply for an Education Loan from a Private Lender

5. Green Cards (1 lesson)

  1. 8How to Apply for a Green Card: Choose Your Path, Then File

6. Passports (1 lesson)

  1. 10How to Apply for a Passport Online (and When You Must Apply in Person)
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Frequently asked questions

Is this course really free?

Yes — 100% free. No signup, no credit card, no email required. All lessons, quizzes, and certificate of completion are free forever.

Do I need to install anything?

No. The entire course runs in your browser on phone, tablet, or laptop. No downloads, no accounts.

How long does the course take?

About 10 minutes per lesson. One lesson per day takes about 1-2 months total. Many learners finish in 2-3 weeks by doing multiple lessons per sitting.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes. After completing all lessons, generate a personalized certificate with your name and share it on LinkedIn. Not accredited, but signals commitment to recruiters.

Do I need prior experience?

No. Every course is designed for complete beginners. Each lesson starts with a plain-English analogy before any technical concepts.

How is this different from YouTube tutorials?

Three things: interactive — quizzes and hands-on challenges after every lesson; structured — a deliberate learning path, not random videos; gamified — XP, streaks, spaced repetition so knowledge actually sticks.