Paying for College

College can be an expensive, but it’s an investment that pays off in the long run. Use this page to learn about college costs, financial aid, the FAFSA, and scholarships.

• The College Payment Process
• The Cost of College
• Borrowing Money
• What does a Loan Cost?
• Working More vs. Borrowing

• The Aid Application Process
• FAFSA
• Student Aid Report (SAR)
• The Award Letter

• Repaying Your Student Loan
• Loan Consolidation
• Avoiding Default
• Consequences of Default
• Options After Default
• Handling Default
• Income-Based Repayment (IBR)
• Deferments and Forbearance

• Types of Financial Aid
• Financial Aid Calendar
• About Scholarships
• Search Scholarships
• Grants
• Federal Loans
• Alternative Loans
• Federal Work-Study

• What is the FAFSA?
• The FAFSA Process
• Fafsa Made Easy Videos
• Special Circumstances
• Family Arrangements
• FAFSA Types
• Dependency Status
• Common FAFSA Errors
• FAFSA FAQs

• College Loan Calculator
• Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Calculator
• Budgeting While in School
• Graduating on a Budget

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