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Paying for College
8 FAQs About Financial Aid and Paying for College
Learn about work-study, how to find private scholarships, how a payment plan works, and more.…
Financial Aid Paying for College
By Meredith Clement    |
Paying for College
4 Ways to Make College Affordable
College can be more affordable through dual enrollment, transfer agreements, college partnerships, and Tuition Break. …
Paying for College
By Martha Savery    |
Paying for College
The Role of the Co-Borrower: Whose Loan Is It, Anyway?
Learn what comes along with being a co-borrower, including the loan appearing on your credit report and receiving bills and statements. …
Paying for College Student Loans
By Jonathan Hughes    |
Paying for College
What is Deferred Repayment?
Learn the pros and cons of deferred repayment of student loans. …
Student Loans Repayment
By Julie Shields-Rutyna    |
Paying for College
College Conversations
Tips to make college more affordable include keeping an open mind, making a financial plan, learning about financial aid, and more.…
Paying for College College Cost
By Julie Shields-Rutyna    |
Paying for College
What is APR?
Learn about APRs, a shorthand way for you to compare the cost of two or more loans on an "apples to apples" basis.…
Student Loans Paying for College
By Julie Shields-Rutyna    |
Paying for College
Why I'm Not Worried About My College Bill
Ways to stay calm include having no surprises, saving for college, utilizing a monthly payment plan, knowing about education loans available, and taking advantage of free guidance and advice. …
Paying for College College Bill
By Julie Shields-Rutyna    |
Paying for College
Read These College Loan FAQs Before Borrowing
Learn if you apply for a loan one year at a time, how much you should borrow, the different types of MEFA Loans, and more.…
Paying for College Student Loans College Loans
By Meredith Clement    |
Paying for College
What is a Master Promissory Note?
Learn about Master Promissory Notes, a legally binding document that a student must sign prior to borrowing a Federal Direct Student Loan.…
Master Promissory Note Student Loans
By Meredith Clement    |
Paying for College
What is Entrance Counseling?
Learn about entrance counseling, a comprehensive tutorial focused on the important details of student loan borrowing and repayment.…
Paying for College Student Loans
By Meredith Clement    |