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Higher education costs a bundle. Use these calculators, work sheets and more to get the most out of every college financing dollar.




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Calculators and decision tools

•	What will it take to save for a college education?
•	What is the cost of raising a child?
•	The 529 college savings plan estimator
•	How much aid can you expect?
•	Grade your 529 plan
•	Compare student loan rates in your area

Terms to know

•	College financing glossary

Work sheets

•	College budget work sheet
•	Budget: spending allowances
•	Budget: weekly spending tracker
•	Daily expense tracker work sheet
•	Creating an emergency fund
•	College cost comparison work sheet
•	Calculate how much to borrow in private loans
•	Financial aid tracker

College fund basics

•	Is college worth the money?
•	Comparing education savings plans
•	Reduce your contribution, increase aid
•	Looking for cash in all the right places
•	Repaying your student loans

Outside resources


Federal government resources
•	Fill out your FAFSA
•	Compare 7,000 schools across the country
•	Federal student aid on the Web
•	Think college early
•	Plan your education
•	Government jobs and internships for students
•	Manage your direct loan online
•	Resources for graduate students

Further outside resources

•	Smart Money: college planning
•	How much will that education be worth?
•	Analyze your loan
•	How much will college cost you?
•	Calculate your expected family contribution
•	Saving for college 101
•	College financing guide and tools
•	Map your future
•	Understand your options for paying for school

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Posted: Sept. 17, 2007