5 things to know about paying for college.
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Get FREE money first
Grants and scholarships are financial aid sources that you don't need to repay—and there are millions of them just waiting for students who take the time to look.
FEDERAL student loans are less expensive
Federal student loans like Stafford, Perkins, and Parent PLUS loans are insured by the government, so they have the best interest rates. Turn in your FAFSA on time so you can maximize what the government will lend you. To file for free, visit www.fafsa.ed.gov. In addition, companies like FAFSA.com can file the FAFSA for you with both speed and accuracy for a service fee.
Find SENSIBLE private loans
Okay, so even scholarships, grants and federal student loans might not cover the hefty lab fees and other education-related expenses you forgot about. And maybe you need a computer? That's where private loans, such as the Astrive Student Loan, come in. But not every college loan is equal—be sure to do your homework.
Visit TuitionCoach.com for more tools and information.
Astrive Student Loans are private student loans marketed by Union Federal Savings Bank, Member FDIC and Equal Opportunity Lender, and funded by SunTrust Bank. SunTrust does not fund federal loans through the Astrive Student Loan Program. Certain restrictions and limitations may apply. SunTrust Bank reserves the right to change or discontinue these programs without notice. All loan programs may not be available in certain jurisdictions. Astrive is a federally registered trademark of The First Marblehead Corporation, used by Union Federal Savings Bank and SunTrust under a license. SunTrust is a federally registered service mark of SunTrust Banks, Inc.
Union Federal Savings Bank and The First Marblehead Corporation are not affiliates or subsidiaries of SunTrust Bank.
1 Quantitative College Funding Attitudinal Monitor, The First Marblehead Corporation, November 2006.
