2. Get a plan.
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Estimate your college expenses. Use our College Cost Calculator.
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Talk with your family about paying for college. Use our Family Discussion Guide.
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Calculate your total family contribution.
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Figure out how much federal aid you may get. Estimate your eligibility with the FAFSA4caster.
3. Find free and low-cost money.
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Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Visit http://www.fafsa.ed.gov to get started now. (Or to get help filing quickly and accurately
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for a service fee, visit FAFSA.com)
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Apply for grants and scholarships.Find out how to get started.
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Contact your college's financial aid office.
4. Fill the gaps with a
private student loan.
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Estimate how much you need to borrow. Use our College Cost Calculator.
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Apply for an Astrive Student Loan.See what an Astrive Student Loan can offer.
5. Manage your money.
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Deposit college funds in your bank account at least one week before registration.
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Find ways to cut college costs.Get help now.
Astrive Student Loans are private student loans marketed by Union Federal Savings Bank, Member FDIC and Equal Opportunity Lender. Astrive is a federally registered trademark of The First Marblehead Corporation, used by Union Federal Savings Bank.
