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Pay for College

Find out how much money you'll need to pay for college.

Continuing your education past high school is one of the biggest challenges you will face in your life. For many, finding a way to finance the journey is the first, and most difficult, challenge.

Unfortunately, many students end their formal education after high school because they mistakenly believe they don't have enough money to go to college. The fact is that financial aid makes education possible for everyone.

How can you find out how much money you'll need to pay for college? Try this:

• Find out what it'll cost. Think about the type of school you wish to attend, its location, and the subject you intend to study.
• Learn about the types of aid available — scholarships, grants, loans, and work programs.
• Decide what you can afford to pay — can you use savings or work part-time to help pay for college?
• Start thinking about the possibility of working part-time and during summer breaks to pay for college.

Decide now that you are going to continue your education, even if you don't immediately know how you will pay for the journey. You can afford to go to college. The financial aid you need is out there. Go after it and turn your life into an adventure!