Paying for College
A college education is a huge investment of time, money and effort. Before you take this leap, take the time to define your goals in terms of education and career. If you haven’t reviewed the Planning for College section yet, we recommend visiting it before going any further. Making these decisions is even more important than knowing how to pay for college.
The most common way students pay for college is with federal financial aid. Federal financial aid includes grants, work-study and federal student loans. It is to your advantage if both you and your parents understand the financial aid process
- Applying for Financial Aid
- The Financial Aid Process
- Financial Aid Eligibility Criteria
- FAFSA — Free Application for Federal Student Aid
- Types of Federal Student Aid
Other sources of money for college include scholarships and money from parents.
Federal student loans are the best and most affordable option to fund education. Make sure you utilize all federal student loans first. If these sources of funding are not enough, consider a private educational loan through our partner referral program.