| “Education costs money, but then so does ignorance.”
Claus, Sir Moser (b. 1922) | |
Planning ahead can help you get a head start on the path to college. The sooner you begin understanding and preparing for the financial requirements of college, the more options you'll find to help pay for college.
Financial aid can make up the difference between what your family can afford to pay and what college costs. Aid may be awarded based on need or merit (talent, academic performance, etc). In this section of CollegeInColorado.org we discuss all types of financial aid including scholarships, grants, loans and work-study.
Aid Opportunities Not To Be Missed — Get a quick look at the aid opportunities that will prove extremely beneficial.
Before I Go — What are the things you can do now, even in middle school, before you actually apply for financial aid? Find out about college costs, savings accounts and more.
When I Go — Once you are in high school, there are many alternatives for financial aid. Begin searching for scholarships and grants and make sure you understand the loans and other aid available. When you're a senior, apply for the FAFSA online.
After I Graduate — Now that you have attained your degree or certification, make sure you understand how to pay back any student loans with positive results on your credit history.
Available Tools — We have designed several tools to make paying for school more understandable, including a financial aid estimator and a budgeting tool.
Frequently Asked Questions — Find answers to many questions that we receive again and again about financial aid.
Pay Off-Site Resources — Provides helpful links to other financial aid planning sites, tools and calculators.
Glossary — Financial aid terms can sometimes seem like a different language. Look up words that you are not familiar with here.