Student Loan Basics

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• Student loans 101 Need help paying for college? Here's a primer on available financing via various types of loans like subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford loans, Perkins loans, and more.
• Financial aid primer There are many financial aid options available to help you pay for college.
• Borrowing tips for college students Graduate with a strong financial future by following these five borrowing tips for college students.
• Types of education loans You can apply for various types of federal or private education loans to help you pay for college.
• Understanding your financial aid award letter Knowing how your financial aid award is determined, learning specific terms, and following deadlines are essential to understanding your financial aid award letter.
• Understanding the FAFSA Your FAFSA determines how much money your family will be expected to pay for your college education, as well as how much is available to you in student aid. It pays to understand it!
• Understanding student loan terms Need help paying for college? Start by making sure you understand the most common student loans terms.
• Federal student aid eligibility requirements Before you go through the process of applying for Federal Student Aid, you should first determine if you are eligible to receive it.
• Comparing student loans Here are the terms you need to know when comparing student loans.
• What to do if you need more financial aid Read these tips for staying afloat financially if the amount of financial aid awarded to you is not enough.
• Private vs. federal student loans Need help paying for college? You can help finance your education with a combination of private and federal student loans.
• Choosing the right student loan Higher education is an investment in the future. Find out what you need to know when choosing student loans.
• Completing the FAFSA Completing the FAFSA form can be easily done online if you have some personal documents handy.
• Applying for federal student loans You can make applying for federal student loans easier by being prepared and knowing how to get help.
• Finding private student loans You can get a private student loan to pay for your education or to supplement scholarships or other loans.
• Your financial aid letter: What to do if it isn't enough You can get more money for college by keeping your information up-to-date and meeting with your financial aid officer to discuss options.

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