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Financial Aid Options
Stafford Student Loans
start with
stafford student loans
for both undergraduate and graduate programs
summary information and tips
Private Student Loans
use
private student loans
when you need extra money to pay tuition, housing, etc.
summary information and tips
Grad PLUS Loans
graduates can now use
grad PLUS loans
to pay up to the full cost of education
summary information and tips
Parent PLUS Loans
parents of undergraduate students can use
PLUS loans
to pay up to full costs
summary information and tips
When You Need Money FAST!
our
SayStudent loan
can be disbursed to you in as little as 5 business days
link to SayStudent.com for information
Becoming the Banker
your
equity value
in your home can be used as a banker to finance education
link to SayStudent.com for information
Scholarships - Institutional Grants
search for all available
scholarships
to help keep your borrowing costs low
more information and tips
Military Service
some students go into the
military ROTC
to help pay for college and other education
more information and tips
Loan Forgiveness Programs
you can volunteer your post-graduate experience to
forgive
your loan debt
more information and tips
Other Financial Aid
other
financial aid options
are available for qualifying students
more information and tips
How to Manage Your Student Money
students can avoid getting into debt by using
pre-paid credit cards to pay for school and living expenses