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Understand Financial Aid

Understand Financial Aid

Financial aid is money provided to students to help pay for higher education costs, such as tuition fees, room and board, books and supplies, and living expenses associated with going to college.

Learn how the process works as the first step in getting the money you deserve!

 
 

Explore Your Financing Options

There are two basic types of financial aid: merit-based and need-based. Find out the difference and how you can qualify. More...

Repayment & Debt Management 

Don't know the difference between deferment and forbearance? Learn more now and find out how easy it is to manage your student loans! More... 

Calculators

Plan for your educational expenses with our Planning & Budgeting Calculator, Private or Federal Loan Repayment Calculators, or Cost of Deferment/Forbearance Calculator.  More...

Financial Aid Tips & Advice 

From common frequently asked questions to simple tools, our helpful resources easily guide you through the planning process. More...