There's nothing that can encourage you more about education after high school than knowing you and your family can afford it.

Think College Early will tell you about Saving Money for college because the sooner you begin, the more money you will have when you need it. What Does College Cost? has a really cool map of the United States where you can find out costs close to home and farther away.

Many students feel that education after high school is simply out of reach financially. You might think that you can't go because you parents can't afford it. That's where What is Financial Aid? comes in! The College Board has some Frequently Asked Questions and answers if you are confused about how to pay for college.

You can find out more about how to pay for your education after high school from these helpful sites at the Department of Education:

Financial Aid for Students from the Office of Student Financial Assistance Programs is very helpful. There are good links to a lot of resources within the Department of Education.

On-line publications: Funding Your Education (U.S. Department of Education)

U.S. Department of Education

For technical questions about the web site: webmaster@ed.gov