Finding college funds

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Finding college funds
By Bankrate.com

If you have the desire (and the GPA) to attend college, you can do it. Whether you earn a scholarship, take out loans, or work -- you'll most likely rely on some type of financial aid. Now is the time to push your search for funds into high gear.

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Tips for getting cash for college
First step for aid -- fill out the FAFSA
	A variety of financial assistance is available, but the road for aid begins with one form -- the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as FAFSA.

Look for scholarships
	Good news: Free money is up for grabs! Better news: You don't have to be a genius to qualify!

Avoid the college debt trap
	It's possible to graduate from college debt-free. Here's how.

Go to a community college
	Get the prerequisites you need at discount prices.

Paying for college in hard times
	Whatever the financial crisis is, you can still stay in college.

	-- Updated: Jan. 8, 2004