Paying for your college education is no small undertaking. There are many questions to consider: what will it cost, how much can you save, how much can you and your family afford to pay, how much to borrow, and what scholarships are available to you.

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Choosing a college is a big decision. Keep in mind there's no such thing as a "perfect" school - you'll find many colleges and universities that meet your needs. Take the time to find the college that's the best fit for you.

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Whether you are a high school freshman, sophomore, junior or senior, there are specific things you should do to prepare for college. Use this college planning checklist to keep track of your progress and important application deadlines.

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What you write about says something about you. Carefully choose your topic, for colleges will be looking for your preferences, values, and thought processes. Learn three great steps to writing a great college essay.

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Use this college application checklist and stay on top of your application tasks, paperwork, and deadlines.

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This free service can help you plan more effectively to meet college costs. The Financial Aid Need Estimator allows you to calculate both your family contribution and costs at specific institutions by taking you through two steps.

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Get organized!

To simplify the application process, gather required documents and other information ahead of time.

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Five easy ways to begin your online college search for: Accredited online degrees, online colleges, on-campus degree programs, online certificates, online courses, online training & more.

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