Throughout this website, you’ll find useful information about paying for college with the federal student aid programs. We’d like to point out some pages of the site, and other resources, that might be of particular interest to parents.

Try these resources for long-term planning:

• Checklists for Academic and Financial Preparation
• “Saving Early = Saving Smart! Watch Your Money Grow With Your Child”

Try these resources for understanding what costs are involved in college and how to cover them:

• Understanding College Costs
• Tax Benefits
• Federal Versus Private Loans
• PLUS Loans
• Direct Loan Basics for Parents

Try these resources for filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid:

• “Completing the FAFSA”
• Dependency Status