During College

Know what you owe

Loans should be your last option when paying for college.

Be sure to file the FAFSA every year and apply for financial aid from your college or university. Look for grants and scholarships first since these don’t need to be repaid.

 
 

Fast Web

Fastweb has a database of 1.5 million college scholarships worth over $3.4 billion that members have access to by creating a free profile. Students can fill out a quick questionnaire that covers things like their contact information, schools of interest and potential majors. Fastweb uses this information to match students to college scholarships for which they qualify.

keep track of what you borrowed

Do you understand how to figure out the cost of attendance at college or career school? Smart planning means looking at how you can cover the costs for each semester or year of your program, not just the first one. Watch this video from the Office of Federal Student Aid to learn more.