Financial Aid

Top Ten Tips for Paying for College:

10.  Complete a FAFSA

9.    Apply for scholarships from external sources

8.    Make a budget and stick to it

7.    Know the difference between "needs" & "wants"

6.    Plan ahead for major expenses

5.    Borrow only what you must

4.    Understand Payment options

3.    Use a credit card only when necessary

2.    Pay tuition on time to avoid interest charges

1.    Obtain part-time employment

Financial Literacy - What You Need to Know

• College graduates earn more money in their lifetime
• Finance terms
• Jacket Express
• Campus financial resources

• Reading your bill
• Applying for aid
• Student employment
• Dropping and adding
• Changing majors

Making Smart Financial Decisions

• Managing Credit Cards
• Avoiding Traps (Rent-To-Own and Payday Loans)
• Identity Theft

• Managing Student Loan Debt
• How will you pay for it?
• Money Magazine article  - "Are you borrowing too much for college?"  

Useful Links on Financial Aid:

Finaid.org (Everything you ever wanted to know about financial aid in terms that are easy to understand.)

Studentaid.ed.gov - Student financial aid information from the Department of Education

Other Useful Links:

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