Way to Pay
Don’t let the cost of college get in the way of your education. Starting with the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), your way to pay will likely be a combination of scholarships, grants, loans, savings and earnings. College is the best investment you’ll ever make in yourself. No matter who you are, you can find your way to pay. Your future is worth it.
Start finding your way to pay for college by exploring the resources below.
Financial Aid 101
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FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step in the financial aid process. You may download a FAFSA worksheet to help you work through the FAFSA application.
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AIE – Adventures In Education
AIE has college planning resources, financial aid information, career guidance, and money management tips to help families and students achieve their goals.
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Tips on Filling Out the FAFSA
Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can sometimes be tricky. The following pointers should help you through the process.
Free Money for College
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Fastweb: Scholarships, Financial Aid, Student Loans and Colleges
Search for scholarships with our free scholarship matching service, get student financial aid and find money to pay for college at FastWeb.
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UTPA Advantage: Tuition Guarantee
Students meeting the qualifications listed below will have all tuition and fee expenses for the regular academic year (fall and spring) covered by grant and/or scholarship aid.
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College for All Texans: Waivers for Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fee waivers available from public Texas institutions of higher education.
College Loans
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AIE – Adventures In Education
AIE has college planning resources, financial aid information, career guidance, and money management tips to help families and students achieve their goals.
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Borrowing for College: How Much Is Too Much?
Before taking out huge student loans, take the time to calculate your likely future earnings and decide whether your salary after graduation will bear the weight of your student loan.
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Loans to Help You Pay for College
Learn about student loans to help you pay for college, including: federal student loans, private loans and more.
Saving for College
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AIE – Adventures In Education
AIE has college planning resources, financial aid information, career guidance, and money management tips to help families and students achieve their goals.
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Understanding the Coverdell ESA
A thorough explanation of one of the least-understood investment vehicles around, the Coverdell Education Savings Account.
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Paying For College: Identifying How Parents Can Contribute
Find out how you can maximize the value of your resources to help pay for your child’s college. Learn about accessing additional assets and devising a savings plan.