College Financing and Money Management Info for Parents

Parents

Learn about college costs and how you can start saving for your child’s future. AIE has information on financial aid and college savings plans to help you get started.

Saving for College

Explore Your Savings Options
Consider 529 Plans
Explore Coverdell Accounts

Financial Tools

Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Calculator
College Loans: A Cost Calculator
Daily Interest Calculator

The Cost of College

Learn About the Cost of College
Understand Borrowing Money for College
Define the Types of Financial Aid
Understand the Aid Application Process
Financial Aid Calendar
Consider What a Loan Costs
Find Scholarships

The College Experience

Hear About College from Students
Review the Admissions Process
Explore the College Payment Process
Consider Life after Graduation
Facing the Challenges of the Parents' Empty Nest