Paying for College
Finding a way to pay for college can seem like a huge challenge, but you’re not the only one looking for a solution and many people have found great solutions. Every year, more than 8 million college students receive financial aid,1 including student loans, scholarships (institutional, academic or private), work-study programs, and grants. There are also other ways to save money on tuition, such as choosing an in-state school or a community college and getting a part-time job.
Here are a few resources to help you plan how your wallet and college can work together:
College Cost Calculator — Find out what’s affordable for you both in-state and out-of-state: College Cost Calculator
Financial Support Resource — The U.S. Department of Education administers several major student aid programs in the forms of grants, loans and work-study programs. About two-thirds of all student financial aid comes from these programs. Call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4 FED AID (1-800-433-3243) for a free copy of The Student Guide
Scholarships — Another way to finance college is to apply for scholarships. Luckily, there are a number of scholarships available for people with hemophilia who want to go to college. Here is a list of many of these scholarships for hemophilia patients.
References
1 The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), www.collegegoalsundayusa.org
