College

Discover tips and insights to help you understand how to plan and pay for college, and then thrive as a college student and beyond.

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Planning for college

Access college planning resources that can help along the way, from choosing the right college to prioritizing to-do's before graduation.

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Paying for college

College can be expensive. Learn more about paying for college, from applying for student loans to understanding other college financing options.

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Life in college

Discover tips for managing money, finding student jobs, and preparing for postgrad life and what you can expect.

Featured articles

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A guide to federal financial aid

Federal financial aid can be a critical piece of paying for college. Learn the different types you could qualify for including federal grants, work-study and federal student loans.

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How to apply for student loans: Federal and private

Find out how to apply for a student loan, including information on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and private student loans.

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8 ways to pay for college

What are the best ways to pay for your college education? Here's a quick rundown of eight tried-and-true strategies for solving the "paying for college" puzzle.

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How to optimize your college scholarship search

Getting college scholarships can be a challenging task for any student. Consider these tips to help you get the most out of your scholarship search.

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How to help your college-bound child with student loans

Discover tips on helping your children pay for college, get student loans, find scholarships, and more.

Tools

College Match tool

Find the right college with the College Match tool, from the Citizens college planning platform, College Raptor®. Get college matches based on GPA, majors, location, test scores, and culture.

Citizens Scholarship

Win up to $15,000 with the Citizens Scholarship for college. High school, undergrad, graduate students and parents can enter to win. No purchase necessary.

Scholarship Search

Scholarships are a smart way to help pay for college. Search thousands of scholarships with the Scholarship Search tool from the Citizens college planning platform, College Raptor®.

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Disclaimer: The information contained herein is for informational purposes only as a service to the public, and is not legal advice or a substitute for legal counsel. You should do your own research and/or contact your own legal or tax advisor for assistance with questions you may have on the information contained herein.