Tips to make college more affordable include keeping an open mind, making a financial plan, learning about financial aid, and more.…

Learn about APRs, a shorthand way for you to compare the cost of two or more loans on an "apples to apples" basis.…

Ways to stay calm include having no surprises, saving for college, utilizing a monthly payment plan, knowing about education loans available, and taking advantage of free guidance and advice. …

Learn if you apply for a loan one year at a time, how much you should borrow, the different types of MEFA Loans, and more.…

Learn about Master Promissory Notes, a legally binding document that a student must sign prior to borrowing a Federal Direct Student Loan.…

Learn about entrance counseling, a comprehensive tutorial focused on the important details of student loan borrowing and repayment.…

Learn what a student loan interest rate is, when it is set each year, and how it may impact you. …

College payment plans are interest-free, have no required credit check, and only require a small enrollment fee.…

We answer common questions including how to spread out 529 funds, where to find info on payment plans, and how to apply for private loans. …

Resources include the Different Types of Student Financial Aid page, College Cost Calculator, Important Questions to Ask the Financial Aid Office, How to Pay the College Bill webinar, Student Loan Payment Calculator, and Be a Wise Borrower…