Buying Discount Textbooks
College textbooks can be expensive—adding up to many hundreds of dollars each semester. For the cash-strapped college student, saving a few bucks could give your already-tight budget quite the needed breather.
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Choosing a School: Understanding College Costs
College and career school costs can vary significantly from school to school. Learn about college costs, and get tips on how to lower costs when you go to school.
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Consolidating Your Federal Student Loans
Consolidating your federal education loans can simplify your payments, but it also can result in the loss of some benefits. Learn more, so you can weigh the pros and cons.
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Consumer Tips: Paying for College
Develop a plan to pay for school, compare financial aid packages, and consider how to repay any student loans.
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Eligibility for Federal Student Aid Checklist
Most students are eligible to receive financial aid from the federal government to help pay for college or career school.
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Federal Student Loan Repayment Plans
When it comes time to repay federal student loans, the borrower has the option to choose from a variety of repayment plans.
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Federal Student Loans
Federal student loans for college or career school are an investment in your future. You must repay your loan, so be sure you understand your options and responsibilities.
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Federal Versus Private Loans
When it comes to paying for college, career school, or graduate school, federal student loans can offer several advantages over private student loans.
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Getting Ready for College: Paying for College
Families are not alone in paying the costs of college: Every year millions of students apply for and receive financial aid.
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It's Never Too Early—Or Too Late—To Save
No matter your stage of life, it's important to have savings.
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Jump-Start Your Savings
If you have an income and know what your budget looks like, but you don't have any savings, it's time to start.
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Paying for Higher Education
There are several different ways to save specifically for your child's educational expenses.
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Preparing for College: Choosing a School (Part 1)
Not sure what college or career school might be right for you? Learn about the steps you can take to research possible colleges or career schools.
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Preparing for College: Choosing a School (Part 2)
What should I consider when comparing schools?
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program (Part 1)
If you are employed by a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program (Part 2)
Qualifying repayment plans include all of the income-driven repayment (IDR) plans (plans that base your monthly payment on your income).
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Student Loan Forgiveness
In certain situations, you can have your federal student loans forgiven, canceled, or discharged. Learn more about the types of forgiveness and whether you qualify.
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Student Loan Repayment
Before repayment begins, develop a plan that puts you on track to pay back your loan on time and in full.
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Student Loans (Part 1)
Paying for school can be a big undertaking. Understand the difference between federal and private loans and your repayment options.
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Student Loans (Part 2)
Depending on your situation and kind of loan, you might be eligible for a different repayment plan or to get your loans forgiven.
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Tax Credits for Education
If you pay for college, you may receive some tax savings on your federal tax return, even if you're studying outside of the U.S.
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Types of Investments
The chart below and the sections that follow highlight some of the different types of investments available.
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Who Gets Student Aid?
Most people are eligible for financial aid for college or career school. Different types of aid have different rules, called eligibility criteria, to determine who gets the aid.
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