We know that paying for college can be a confusing experience. The following college planning calculators and in-depth articles have proven to be helpful for many students and we hope you find them useful and informative as well. To get started use the links below

Click here to use the following helpful calculators:

• What is the value of higher education?
• What expenses do I face prior to attending college?
• Should I live on campus, off campus, or at home?
• How much should I budget for college living expenses?
• Is a meal plan a good deal?
• What will it take to save for a college education?
• What investments can I use to save for college?

Click here to read about sources of financial aid. Articles include:

• Grants
• Scholarships
• Stafford loans
• Perkins loans
• PLUS loans
• Work-study programs
• Determining eligibility
• Aid application process
• Military service
• Part-time work
• Student loan repayment

Click here to read articles about paying for college. Articles include:

• College tuition costs
• Deducting college expenses
• Prepaid tuition (529) plans
• College savings (529) plans
• Using UGMA / UTMA accounts
• Loans and interest deductions
• Qualifying for student aid
• Tax credits for education
• Education savings bonds
• Education Savings Accounts
• Other IRAs and 401(k) plans
• Room-and-board options