Don’t let the sticker price of college stop you from applying to the school that’s right for you. This section wil help you learn more about grants, loans, scholarships and other awards available to you.

      • Find out about the three major sources of financial aid -- the state and federal governments, and colleges -- and how to apply to them for aid.
      • Estimate your education cost and Expected Family Contribution with our financial aid calculators.
      • Learn about federal tax breaks.
      • Do free searches for scholarships, colleges and campus-based aid.
      • Check out the tips and advice in Smart Borrowing. Determine how much you should borrow, plan a budget and compare types of loans.