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How to Pay for College

financial planning Sep 22, 2021
Find out exactly how much college can cost and what you can do now as a freshman to prepare for those expenses. Refocus your study habits to build the credentials necessary for grant and scholarship applications. 
 
Begin researching financial aid and how you can take advantage of student loans to pay for the college of your choice. Use the summer to earn a little extra money for your college fund. Here are a few ways you can pay for college if your family does not have the means 
  1. Apply for scholarships. ...
  2. Get a part-time or full-time job. ...
  3. Look into tax credits for qualifying college expenses. ...
  4. Minimize your college costs. ...
  5. Research tuition assistance programs. ...
  6. Consider taking out federal student loans.

For more look out for articles on our blogs for
  • Financial Aid Basics 
  • Scholarships and Grants
  • Student Loans
  • Saving for College and Tax Credits

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