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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.
Private student loans: What you need to know
Private student loans can be a great way to cover the cost of college with flexible terms and repayment plans.
8 Tips for optimizing 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.
When should you begin applying for a private student loan?
Learn about tuition due dates and how quickly you need to apply to make payments to your school's payment deadlines.
What is a student loan cosigner?
What is a student loan cosigner and when do you need one? Learn all about cosigning, how it can help and what steps to take if a cosigner is needed.
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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.
Should I refinance my private or federal student loans? If so, how?
Ready to take control of your student loan payments? Learn how refinancing could help simplify or reduce monthly payments, or pay off loans faster.
How do student loans affect your credit score?
How do student loans affect your credit score? Learn how credit scores are calculated and ways student debt can affect your credit.
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 loans.
5 Financial aid questions to ask prior to paying for college
Looking for an expert to help you figure out how to pay for college? Financial aid offices are tremendous resources. Use these questions to make your conversation as helpful as possible.
Find out how to get grants for college
When it comes to financial aid, grants are a coveted form of "gift aid." Here's advice on how to find federal grants for higher education.
How to pay for grad school
You've been accepted to graduate school-how will you pay for it? Learn ways to pay for grad school and key differences between federal and private student loans.
Ready to use your 529 funds? Here's what you need to know
You've been saving for your child's college for years. Now it's time to use your 529 savings. Learn how to withdraw from your child's 529 plan to pay tuition.
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