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Get smarter about paying for college
Nobody likes paying too much for something. But many people pay more than they can afford for college. The good news: You don't have to be one of them. Take a look through our site and you'll learn many ways to get a great college education – without putting your financial future at risk.
Applying To College
Go here if you have questions like:
- Top 10 things to know before you apply to college
- How many schools should I apply to?
- Are more expensive colleges better?
Financial Aid & FAFSA
- FAFSA: What it is, how it works
- How to estimate what you'll receive in financial aid
- Why financial aid isn't free money
Paying for College
- Streamline your scholarship search
- How do student loans work?
- Smart ways to keep your college costs down
Before You Decide
Before you commit to any college, visit this section to learn:
- How to calculate and compare the cost of different colleges
- What you should know about your college acceptance letters
- What to do when the college you want costs more than you can afford
Student Stories
Read our suggestions on handling problems real college students face, like:
- "I paid for a scholarship service I could have gotten for free."
- "I couldn't afford where I was accepted."
- "I missed an important deadline."
- And many other unexpected challenges.
For Parents & Guardians
Here's where you can find helpful advice on difficult questions like these:
- How can we pay for our child’s education without putting our own financial future at risk?
- How do we have "the college talk?"
- What should I know about co-signing and Parent Plus Loans?
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