09.20.06 | First steps first
While this site will generally be focused on student loans, researching loans is not the first step in the process of funding your education. Reduced to a few steps, the process (and suggested related sites) should be:
- Complete a FAFSA - the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - http://www.fafsaonline.com/
- Apply for Grants and Scholarships - “free money” - http://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/
- Evaluate Financial Aid Reward Package
- Consider Work Study Programs part-time jobs on campus
- Apply for Student Loans - http://www.studentloannetwork.com
It’s a process that requires you to start early - the FAFSA should be sent in as soon as possible after January 1st! Don’t wait until the last minute to determine how to fund your educatio
