ResourcesIf you would like more information, or want to learn more about any aspect of saving - or paying - for college, here are a few websites that you might want to check out.
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How much college costs:
College Board is a good place to start. This not-for-profit association publishes annual reports on the costs of college broken out by a number of factors, including type of school, region, and information about scholarships. In particular, see their "Pay For College" section.
How to find and evaluate 529 plans:
College Savings Plan Network's website lets you check out all available 529 plans and compare their benefits. It's also a good source of information on a range of college savings-related topics.
Savingforcollege.com is a good resource for evaluating 529 plans. It features ratings and tools that let you research and compare different methods of saving, including direct-sold, advisor-sold, and prepaid 529 plans.
How to pay for college:
As an office of the U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid is the source for federal aid information. You can download the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and find out about application deadlines and filing information.
Sallie Mae is the nation's leading provider of student loans. Sallie Mae's website features information about planning and preparing for school, understanding the loan process, and financial aid tools. Don't miss their Education Investment Planner. It's a free online tool that lets you estimate and compare total education costs at over 5,500 colleges and graduate schools, check out different funding options, and forecast estimated payments for student loans.
Extra ways to save for college:
Upromise® offers a way to earn money for college as you do your regular shopping. This is a free service that helps you earn money for college for your eligible everyday purchases. Once you join, many things you buy or do can mean more money for college in your Upromise account. The more you participate, the more you can get back from hundreds of online retailers, restaurants, grocery and drugstores, and gas stations.
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