Topic Selection: Pay For Education
You've probably heard that college is an investment in your future, but what does that mean? In part, it's about putting money towards your educational expenses—tuition, books, lab fees—to move you closer to the life and career goals you’ve set for yourself. Get the information you need on paying for school, understanding your financial aid, and paying back what you owe.
Predicting Costs
- Adios, America! Preparing to Go Abroad
- The Bottom Line: True Costs of Studying Abroad
- What Exactly is "Financial Need"?
- Financial Aid Basics
- The First Step in Financial Aid: Completing the FAFSA
- Are You an "Independent Student"? Here's How to Tell
- Finding Financial Assistance for Graduate Schools
Funding Sources
- Going Global: Paying for Study Abroad
- Finding and Applying for Scholarships
- Avoiding Scholarship Scams
- My Story: Life on the GI Bill
- Using Federal Work Study to Pay for School
- Paying for School with Military Benefits
- My Story: Participating in Work-Study
- Overview of Federal Grant Programs
- Finding More Aid After a Change in Your Situation
- Steps to Take to Get More Financial Aid Next Year
- Tips for Communicating with the Financial Aid Office
- Paying for College When You're Short on Financial Aid
- Other Ways to Pay for Graduate School
Costs and Benefits of Student Loans
Repaying Student Loans
- Find a Job with a Loan Cancellation Program
- Choosing the Best Repayment Plan for You
- 5 Options for Student Loan Repayment Relief
- 10 Consequences of Delinquency and Default on Your Student Loans