Financial Aid Guides

Summary guide of federal aid programs for college students. Includes federal student loans, work-study, federal grants, and military service.

Often federal aid do not cover the full cost of college. So many students turn to private aid that include scholarships and private student loans.

There are approximately $24B of scholarship awards. Many go unawarded. So do a thorough search to help cover college costs..

Other college aid that reduce costs include state aid programs, education savings plan, tax credits, and other loan-forgiveness programs.

Summary charts of all available aid options for undergraduates, parents, graduate/professional students, and continuing education.

College financial aid begins with certain steps that almost all colleges (and private institutions) use to award aid programs. View the steps needed.

Other college aid programs that reduce costs include state aid programs, education savings, tax credits, and other loan-forgiveness programs.