Research Guides: Personal Finance and Money Management for Students: Paying for College

How to Pay for College

Georgetown College - Financial Aid Office
Have a question about paying for your education. Contact our very own Financial Aid Office for help [email protected] or (502) 863-8027

Paying for College
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's guide to student financial aid and how to pay off student loans.
Federal Student Aid website
Federal Student Aid website provides students and parents with information about Federal student loans and grants. This is also the site that connects one to the FAFSA.
You got into college. How will you pay for it? Story by Allie Volpe
This article gives strategies for making a college education more affordable.
Worried how to pay for college? Here’s how to maximize your chances of getting the aid you need Story by Jeanne Sahadi,
This article describes how to improve your chances of getting financial aid for your college education.
A Coming Wave of Student Loan Defaults Will Be ‘Calamity’ for Borrowers, a Drag on the Economy Story by David Wignall
This article explains how current policy will impact student loan borrowers who default on their loans and the long-term effects of defaulting.

Scholly
Scholarship finder! Reminds you of deadlines and finds scholarship opportunities that fit you!
CareerOneStop Scholarship Finder
U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration's CareerOneStop scholarship finder offers information on over 9,500 scholarships, fellowships, grants, and other financial aid award opportunities.
Fastweb
"Fastweb is a free scholarship search platform that connects students to college scholarships, trade school scholarships, and financial aid news and resources. "- website
Veterans Education Benefits
If you are a veteran, you may qualify for GI Bill benefits that will cover part of the cost of your education.
Scholarships.com
Scholarships.com is a website that helps streamline the process of finding and applying for scholarships.
USF Scholarships
USF office of Financial Aid Scholarship webpage.