Rounding up cash for college

If your child is starting college in the fall, now is the time to apply for financial aid -- before it's all gone. These tips will guide you through the application process and advise you on finding and spending college cash.

FAFSA, PLUS, Stafford and more ...
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.
Paying for college with private loans
	When federal aid just isn't enough, shop carefully for a credit-based private loan.
Look for scholarships
	Good news: Free money is up for grabs! Better news: You don't have to be a genius to qualify!
Higher education at a lower price
	Use your community college as a stepping stone to higher-education savings.
9 alternative ways to pay for college
	Tips on how a cash-strapped student can pay for tuition.