Hear from people who reduced their college costs in unconventional ways, including a family who moved to another state to qualify for in-state college tuition and a student who took college classes while in high school. …

Tips include knowing the total cost of the loan, having good credit, reading the fine print, understanding that all borrowers have equal responsibility, and choosing the option that is best for your family. …

Topics explained include the amount to borrow, monthly payment, application timeline, application process, and getting the loan funds…

Learn how to reduce the cost of college through scholarships, including where to look for them and when to apply, and by waiving school health insurance if your child is already covered under a health insurance plan. …

Learn factors to consider when selecting a student loan, what loans to apply for, the difference between loans in a student's name and a parent's name, what interest is involved when paying back financial aid, and if Parent PLUS Loans can be put in the student's name after graduation. …

Learn how to communicate to a school that you'll be using Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits, when you can use the Montgomery GI Bill, how to use the STEM extension, and when to apply for Yellow Ribbon benefits. …

Get answers to questions on Federal Direct Student Loans, the PLUS Loan, co-borrowers, loan amount and timing, loans for multiple children, repayment, and credit. …

Learn if MEFA Loans require means testing, if co-borrowers roll off after a certain point, if you can borrow MEFA Loans without borrowing Federal Direct Student Loans, if there' s maximum amount you can borrow, and what to do if you are not sure how much you need to borrow. …

Ways to pay for graduate school, medical school, and law school include grants and scholarships, university employment, employer tuition reimbursement, tax credits, and loans. …

Questions include how private loans for undergraduate students work, how much undergraduates can borrow, if you need a co-borrower for undergraduate loans, and if you can get an undergraduate student loan with bad credit. …