FAFSA
FAFSA, or the Free Application for Student Aid, is an important step when seeking any form of federal assistance for college. This application must be completed and submitted to receive financial aid from the government, as it determines how much assistance you are eligible to obtain. The form can be found at:
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are perhaps the most well-known method of paying for college. These awards can be given by colleges themselves based on merit or athletic qualifications, but often scholarships are offered by various other programs and organizations. Due to the large quantity of possible scholarship opportunities, it is necessary to conduct research to discover which you are eligible and interested in pursuing.
OTHERS
Regardless of how you decide to pay for college, conduct research to make sure you are not overlooking any additional means of payment or assistance. The methods listed above are only a handful of aid programs. Consider looking into Work-Study, 529 Plans and Studying Abroad programs.
Paying for College