Beating High Education Costs

Paper Summary:

This paper explains that it is upsetting to think that people may not be able to further their education based solely upon whether they are able to afford the costs; however, there are ways to beat high college expenses. The paper then describes how to utilize financial aid, set a budget and plan ahead to help make higher education a reality. In conclusion, the paper stresses that, if people want to be prepared for life, they also must be prepared for high educational costs.

Table of Contents:
Financial Aid
Budgeting
Planning Ahead

From the Paper:

"The Perkins Loan is a good option for students who do not have much credit history. Students do not need a cosigner for this loan. They are automatically qualified based upon their FAFSA application. The interest rate for this loan is 5%, which will remain steady throughout the duration of the loan. After taking out a Perkins Loan students will be given nine months to begin repaying the loan or loans."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Federal Student Aid. (2008). General Student Aid Information. Retrieved September 28, 2008, from http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
• College Financing Guide. (2001-2004). Start Early to Save for Your Child's College Education. Retrieved September 28, 2008, from http://www.collegefinancingguide.com/startearly.html
• Jennifer G. Hickey. (2002). Breaking the bank to go to colleg. Insight on the News. Retrieved October 14, 2008, from http://findarticles.com/p/articles/
• College Board. (2008). College Tuition Payment Plans. Retrieved October 14, 2008, from http://www.collegeboard.com/student/pay/ways-to-pay/451.html
• College Board. (2008). 529 Prepaid College Tuition Plans. Retrieved October 14, 2008, from http://www.collegeboard.com/student/pay/add-it-up/8851.html

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