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Financing Your EducationHow to Pay for SchoolIn order to pay for school, you need to apply for financial aid. Applying early through the FAFSA ensures that you will receive financial aid for the coming year. Read more >> Student Loans Offered by the GovernmentStudent loans provided by the government, or federal loans, offer the most lucrative financial assistance for a college student.
These loans are divided into two types: student loans, or parent loans. Student loans are borrowed directly by the student, whereas "parent loans" are student loans designed to be paid off by the parent(s) of the student in question.
Stafford Loan
This is the loan most commonly utilized by college students. Read more >> Private Student LoansStudents that cannot completely finance their education through federal loans may turn to private student loans as a means for additional revenue. A private student loan has several drawbacks that make it less attractive than a federally funded student loan, however.
Higher Interest Rates
A private student loan, just like a home loan or car loan, is based upon credit rating. Read more >> ScholarshipsScholarships are rewards given to students based on several different factors. Like a grant, they
never have to be paid back: the ideal form of financial aid. Unlike grants, however, scholarships
need to be pursued actively by the student. Your FAFSA prepares you for your grants, but only you can
prepare yourself for scholarships.
Where to Look for a Scholarship
Scholarships can be found all over the Internet. Read more >> How to Find a Job as a College StudentSome college students use part-time jobs to help mitigate the expenses of school. Here's five different ways to pursue a temporary career opportunity to finance your education.
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