Tip #07
Write down your questions and refer to them when talking with a Financial Aid or Loan Officer.
Calculators & Tools
Because dealing with numbers can sometimes be intimidating, we've provided some helpful, easy-to-use tools you can use to get a clear idea of how much college will actually cost and how much you may have to borrow.
Because dealing with numbers can sometimes be intimidating, we've provided some helpful, easy-to-use tools you can use to get a clear idea of how much college will actually cost and how much you may have to borrow.
- Smart Borrowing Worksheet
- A handy, easy-to-use worksheet to help you figure out the full cost of going to college.
- Estimating College Costs
- Some factors to consider that could affect how much the college you choose will cost.
- Federal Aid Tools
- Use our federal aid calculator to figure out how much you may still need to borrow after your federal loans.
- How Much to Borrow
- The most important rule of smart borrowing: Only borrow as much as you actually need.
- Repayment & Salary Calculators
- Some guidelines for figuring out the repayment plan that's best suited to you.
Education Calendar
Our handy interactive calendar gives you a heads-up on important dates in the borrowing process.
Learn moreThe Loan Cost Calculator
See how the choice of your repayment option affects the total amount you pay back.
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