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Pay for College

Getting a college education requires an investment of time, effort, and money. Fortunately, help is available. One of the most common ways that students pay for college is with federal financial aid. Federal financial aid includes grants, work-study and federal student loans. It is to your advantage that both you and your parents understand the financial aid process.

Steps to financial aid

College Savings Plans

Calculating College Costs Worksheet

Grants

Scholarships

Student Loans

Other Forms of Aid

College Loan Forgiveness

Financial Aid FAQ