Financial Aid. National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) The National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) is the U.S. Department of Education's central database for federal student financial aid. NSLDS receives data from schools, servicers, the Direct Loan program, and other U.S. Department of Education programs.
However, technical skills, such as rescuing victims from trapped vehicles or applying enough retardant to put out a fire, require special training. You don't need to complete a four-year college degree to become a firefighter, though many candidates take postsecondary courses.
Resources (6) 1  Delta College: Counseling/Advising and Career Services â Firefighter. 2  AspiringFirefighters.com: Frequently Asked Questions. 3  Bureau of Labor Statistics: Fire Fighter. 4  O-Net Online: Summary Report for Municipal Firefighters. 5  O-Net Online: Summary Report for Forest Firefighters. 6  Bureau of Labor Statistics: How to Become a Firefighter.