Options include MassTransfer/Commonwealth Commitment, Tuition Break, University of Maine Flagship Match Scholarship Program, UMass Lowell Accelerated Degrees, and Clark University Accelerated BA/Master's.…

Reduce costs by taking Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses, utilizing the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) or Prometric's DSST exams, registering for classes as soon as possible, thinking carefully before changing your major, and more.…

Tips include start saving, look for scholarships early, earn college credits in high school, consider community college, attend college online, and apply for financial aid. …

Get the facts including interest rates, no application or origination fees, instant decision on complete applications, multiple repayment options, set monthly payments, and expert guidance. …

The manager the Commonwealth Commitment program explains her role at the Department of Higher Education, how Reverse Transfer Pathway helps students, the benefits of the Commonwealth Commitment program, how it compares to programs in other states, and how students learn about the program. …

We break down the SAI formula, including how to determine both your Parent Contribution and Student Contribution based on income and assets. …

Before borrowing, take into consideration what you expect to make in your first job, what your loan payment will look like when you graduate, and what you estimate your other future expenses to be. …

Tips for a healthy credit score include pulling your free annual credit report, identifying the credit score you have and the credit score you need, knowing how your credit score is calculated, and raising your score if necessary. …

Learn about budgeting for books, supplies, a laptop, course expenses, and more. …

Determine each school's total cost including billed and unbilled expenses, determine each school's net cost including grants and scholarships, and determine any future year net cost changes by speaking to the financial aid office. …