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As a teacher or counselor, you play a critical role in helping students choose their postsecondary path. Part of this process involves talking to students about exploring their interests and preparing for college.

Many students pay for part of their college education by working during college or by serving their community or country before or after they attend college. Students can gain valuable experiences through these diverse programs that reward work and service with financial aid for college.

If you're an adult who is thinking about getting more education to make a better life for yourself and your family, you're not alone. More and more adults are improving their skills and learning new skills by enrolling in college. And for good reason.

If you think you can’t afford to go to college, think again! Financial aid has helped millions of students pay for their education beyond high school. In fact, just last year, and estimated 13 million students received $150 billion in aid.

Grants are a large source of financial aid, one that doesn't need to be repaid. Often considered need-based aid, grants are like gifts that are awarded to students with the fewest financial resources. This need is determined when you fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

If you find that your college expenses exceed your grants, scholarships, work study, federal loans and savings, the SELF Loan Program could be a good option to bridge your remaining tuition gap. 

Many parents and families today worry their child or grandchild will begin their adult lives with burdensome school loan debt. Many adult students wonder how they could save for a graduate degree.

Scholarships are one of two forms of financial aid that do not need to be repaid. They are awarded based on a student's academic or athletic achievement, demographic, cultural or religious background, or special skills and talents.

While taking on any debt isn't ideal, student loans may be the one thing you need to cover the balance of your tuition and college expenses after grants, scholarships and savings have been applied.