Step One
Be sure to educate yourself on loan types and providers, as well as the loan process. Once you have a sense of how things work, you’ll be in a better position to make a good decision.
Parents share how they created a college budget and stuck to it.
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For many families, saving up enough money to cover the entire cost of their children’s higher education just isn’t possible....
This story was originally published in our Paying for College 101 (PFC101) group. It has been edited for clarity and...
Loans can help students cover college funding gaps. If your student has already accepted all scholarship and grant opportunities and...
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Step Two
There's a difference between federal and private student loans. Is one better than the other? The answer depends on your financial situation.
Parents share how they created a college budget and stuck to it.
This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 (PFC101) Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and...
For many families, saving up enough money to cover the entire cost of their children’s higher education just isn’t possible....
This story was originally published in our Paying for College 101 (PFC101) group. It has been edited for clarity and...
Loans can help students cover college funding gaps. If your student has already accepted all scholarship and grant opportunities and...
What Is a Cosigner on a Private Student Loan? A cosigner is someone who signs the private loan along with...
Step Three
There’s more than one way to fund college. Some families get help from relatives or use their own assets. Have you considered all your choices?
Parents share how they created a college budget and stuck to it.
This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 (PFC101) Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and...
Comments in this story were first published in our Paying for College 101 (PFC 101) Facebook community. They’ve been edited...
For many families, saving up enough money to cover the entire cost of their children’s higher education just isn’t possible....
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