Achieving success requires 3 key ingredients: 1) planning;
2) discipline; and
3) execution.

Open our success module for FREE guides on these key success points.

How best to finance college:
1) search scholarships;
2) find federal loans;
3) use private student loans;
4) parents have the home equity banker

when you need extra money ..

Develop a Budget Plan:
use our FREE budgeting wkst to plan your month-to-month expenses:
college budgeting worksheet
how-to college budgeting trifold

Track Your Aid Sources:
keep track of your aid sources for future academic year reference:
FREE aid tracking worksheet

Get Financially Smart:
get smart with our online tutorial on student financial aid and aid options:
use this aid map as a guide

When You Need Extra $$$:
borrow wisely when you need extra $$$ to pay tuition, housing and more:
calculate how much you need
use the SMART option loan ®

Would you like to save money?
Where to find the best price for purchasing or renting college textbooks.

FREE tools:
1) off-to-college map;
2) cost comparison wkst;
3) student aid map
4) setting up a college budget
5) moving to college checklist

For Spring Break:
book your all inclusive vacations and packages with Sandals to maintain a budget and keep the fun.

Travel Guides:
search places to drive, bike, camp, hike, swim, haunt, eat and have fun:
select state travel guides (menu)

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Search Low Air Fares:
input your destination and compare the best air fares among multiple airlines:
search lowest air fares

Places to Stay:
find and reserve your hot-rate hotel reservation or other accommodation:
search among 100's of sites

Cruises:
head off to paradise with a sunset cruise to your favorite destination:
book your cruise today

What's New in Auto:
quick clicks to manufacturer showrooms from around the world:
view auto showrooms

Try eBay Motors:
you can find almost any type of car for college at great bidding prices:
search for fun - make a bid

Find Local Dealers:
let us help you find both new and used auto dealers within any location:
online new-used dealers

Need Financing:
low rates and great terms on auto purchase loans or auto refinancing:
check out rates and terms

Stuff for the Dorm:
shop for your bedroom, kitchen, study area and more:
dorm-apartment shoppping

Shop Supplies and Textbooks:
find the best deals on school supplies and textbooks to save money:
shop school supplies
price textbooks for best deal

Shop Tech Gadgets:
you will need a computer for college - plus other electronic gadgets:
view what's new in electronics

Shop Transportation Needs:
whether it is an auto, motorbike or board - you need to get around:
shop student transportation

Making the Move:
download our quick moving-to-college checklist as guide:
FREE college moving checklist