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Paying for College

Resources to help you find money to pay for your higher education.

The Department of Education has resources to help individuals learn how much a higher education program will cost and find the money they need to pay for college, community college, and adult education programs. 

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Money for College

From Pell Grants to federal work-study opportunities, ED has resources to help students fund their educational goals.

Learn more about paying for college

Fill Out the FAFSA® Form

Any student, regardless of income, who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs should fill out the FAFSA.

How much student aid can I receive?

Use the Federal Student Aid Estimator to get an estimate of how much federal student aid you may be eligible to receive.

Grants for Individuals

A grant is a form of financial aid that doesn’t need to be repaid. Learn more about grants available for college and career school.

College Affordability and Transparency Center (CATC)

Use CATC resources to learn about the cost of attending college, including which insitutions have the highest and lowest tuition costs.

Education Planning

The resources on this page will assist students and families as they prepare for college, both academically and financially.

The College Financing Plan

The College Financing Plan is used by institutions to notify students about their financial aid package so they can easily compare insitutions and make informed decisions.

Discover the CFP

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Page Last Reviewed:
September 17, 2024