College can be expensive, but you don't have to be a millionaire to afford a great education after high school. All you need is some college financial planning.

Financial aid for college comes in scholarships, grants, federal and private loans and work-study programs. All financial aid can be effective and helpful when it comes to paying for college. You can learn more about each of these ways to pay for college in the articles below.

Be sure to contact your college's financial aid office with your questions about how to pay for college.

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	University of the Incarnate Word Contact the admissions department at University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, TX.
	Michigan State University Contact the Admissions Department at Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI
	Monique Cossich Director of Enrollment Management at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas.
	Susan Heard Director of Undergraduate Enrollment Operations at Centenary College in Hackettstown, New Jersey
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	Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Probably the most important application you will fill out for college.
	Federal Student Aid Apply for federal aid and find other helpful information on financial aid
	The College Board Financial aid planners, helpful articles and more
	FinAid Everything you need for financial aid, including a financial aid checklist and information on student loans
	AIE.org From college planning advice to financial aid information to career guidance, AIE has the reliable information students and parents need to make the right decisions for the future.
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