Sticker Shock
College tuition is only part of the cost of college. Other expenses can add up to a significant portion of your college costs. Financial aid can reduce your costs, so a more expensive college can end up costing less than a less expensive college.
Sizing Up College Costs |
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Paying for College
The best approach to pay for college is a long-term educational savings plan. Most families, however, find it difficult to pay for college with existing savings. Learn about short- and long-term strategies to pay for college and how financial aid fits in.
Ways to Pay for College |
Planning Ahead to Pay for College |
All About Financial Aid
Many families underestimate their eligibility for financial aid. Get the facts on college financial aid, including financial aid eligibility, how to apply for financial aid, how to get the most financial aid, and how to analyze financial aid awards.
Get Started With Financial Aid
How to Apply for Financial Aid |
Grants and ScholarshipsLoans and Work-Study
Understanding Your Financial Aid Award |
Scholarship Smarts
It's easy to assume that scholarships go to high-flying academic achievers or exceptionally needy students. Truth is, there are plenty of ways to qualify for scholarships. Learn how to conduct a productive scholarship search, find scholarships you are eligible for, create winning scholarship applications, and watch out for scholarship scams.
Scholarship Essentials
Finding and Getting Scholarships |
Read the Fine Print
Are You Eligible? |









