Paying for College
College can be 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.Cost of Attendance
Financial Aid
- PDF Presentation: Paying for College Financial Aid Overview 2012-2013 (3.7 MB)
- Define the Types of Financial Aid
- Financial Aid Calendar
- The ABCs of Scholarships
- How to Find More Scholarships
- Search for Scholarships
- Understand Grants
- Learn More About Federal Loans
- Learn About Texas Student Loan Programs
- The Texas B-On-Time (BOT) Loan Program
- The Texas College Access Loan (CAL) Program
- Understand Private Loans
- The Basics of Federal Work-Study
Applying for Aid
FAFSA Info Center
- Watch Your Guide to the FAFSA
- Understand the Role of the FAFSA
- Explore the FAFSA Process
- Consider Special Circumstances When Preparing the FAFSA
- How the FAFSA Addresses Special Family Arrangements
- Understand the Different Types of the FAFSA
- How the FAFSA Evaluates Whether You are Dependent
- Common FAFSA Errors to Avoid
- Frequently Asked Questions About the FAFSA
Finance Tools
After Graduation
- Repay Your Student Loan
- Learn About Student Loan Consolidation
- Frequently Asked Questions About Federal Direct Consolidation Loans
- How to Avoid Defaulting on Your Student Loans
- Understand the Consequences of Default
- Explore Your Options After Default
- How to Handle Student Loan Default
- Explore repayment: Income-based Repayment (IBR)
- Understand Deferments and Forbearance
