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College Financing Basics  Understanding the fundamentals
Learn how to apply for and manage your student loans and understand ways to get them forgiven forever.
 
   
Table of contents
College Financing
 
Chapter 1: Sizing up the challenge
College costs rise every year, but few students pay the full sticker price. Discover how to maximize financial aid opportunities and how to search for the college best suited for your student.Read on.
 
Chapter 2: Building a college fund
Get the details on creating, growing and tapping college investment plans such as 529s, prepaid tuition plans and education bond programs.Read on.
 
Chapter 3: Last-minute financing
Yikes! Your star is a senior and college funds are nonexistent. Don't panic. There are plenty of ways to reduce expenses and finance college costs even at this late date.Read on.
 
Chapter 4: Where to find the money
Financial aid opportunities come in a variety of ways from a number of sources including your state and federal government, colleges and even employers.Read on.
 
Chapter 5: Paying off student loans
Learn how to manage your student loans, how and when to consolidate them, and ways to get them forgiven forever.Read on.
 

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