Funding Study
There are quite a few ways to source funding for study and these include scholarships, grants and gifts. If you can’t find free money for your child it is possible for every child to receive a government loan which is provided on very good terms. If this is your situation you will also want to read about working while studying in order to think about keeping loan debt to a minimum but still maintaining a work/study balance that is not too overbearing.
To further alleviate school fees many schools have on-site housing or student housing near campuses which significantly reduces travel costs and often includes utilities, meals and social opportunities.
Related Links and Resources
- Great Ways to Fund a College Education - collegeboard.com
- Start Saving Early to Pay for College - parentdish.com
- Student Aid on the Web - Parent Section - studentaid.ed.gov
- Parent Resources for Education Preparation (PREP)SM - collegeanswer.com
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid - fafsa.ed.gov
- Paying for College Without Loans, Scholarships or Looting Your Parents’ Retirement - The Choice Blog - NYTimes.com
- Obama Speech on Education Reform to Highlight Financial Aid and Student Loans
Recommended Books
- College Planning 101: A Practical Guide For Students and Parents on Saving and Paying...
- Straight Talk On Paying for College: Lowering the Cost of Higher Education
- The Essential Guide to Paying for University: Effective Funding Strategies for Parents and Students
- 529 & Other College Savings Plans for Dummies
- Paying for College: A Guide for Parents
