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Obtaining a college education in this economy can be tough. But we know just where to start.

Whether you’re heading to college for the first time or returning to college as an adult, check back often for tips and advice on the smartest ways to fund and obtain your degree.

For High School Students	For Adult Learners
Campus Visits: To really get a feel for a college or university, you need to visit in person. Learn more. Deciding on a Major: Most students do not know what major they want to pursue when they start college. Learn more. Cutting College Expenses: Finding ways to cut college expenses is a lot like getting your actual degree – it’s time consuming now, but will pay off in the long run. Learn more. Reducing Student Loan Debt: Don’t let a mountain of education debt overwhelm you. With a little research and a lot of persistence, you’ll find many ways that can help you lower the cost of higher education. Learn more. Scholarships: When should you apply for a college scholarship? Learn more. College Credit: Did you know that some of the best college classes you can take are available in high school? Learn more. A Scholarship or a Scam?: You should never have to pay to find, apply for, or receive either a grant or a scholarship. Learn more. Types of Financial Aid: There are many types of financial aid available to help you reach your educational goals. Learn more. Direct Loans: New legislation passed by Congress and signed by the President specifies that low interest Stafford Loans—now called Direct Loans—are available exclusively from the U.S. Department of Education. Learn more.	Smart Advice: Yellow Ribbon Program If you’re a veteran of the U.S. military with three years of active duty that began after 9/11, the Yellow Ribbon Program can reduce your higher education costs. Learn more. Continuing Education: Working and retired adults across the country are going back to college and university in record numbers. Learn more. Degree Power: Studies show that the typical full-time worker with a four-year college degree earns over 60% more than a high school graduate throughout their working lives. Learn more. Midlife Matriculation: Advisors say that, while making a successful midlife career switch is all about getting started, it’s never too late to change what you do, and change your life. Learn more. Credit for Life Experience: Did you know that many universities will give you credit toward graduation requirements for your life or professional experiences? Learn more.

For High School Students

For Adult Learners

Campus Visits: To really get a feel for a college or university, you need to visit in person. Learn more.

Deciding on a Major: Most students do not know what major they want to pursue when they start college. Learn more.

Cutting College Expenses: Finding ways to cut college expenses is a lot like getting your actual degree – it’s time consuming now, but will pay off in the long run. Learn more.

Reducing Student Loan Debt: Don’t let a mountain of education debt overwhelm you. With a little research and a lot of persistence, you’ll find many ways that can help you lower the cost of higher education. Learn more.

Scholarships: When should you apply for a college scholarship? Learn more.

College Credit: Did you know that some of the best college classes you can take are available in high school? Learn more.

A Scholarship or a Scam?: You should never have to pay to find, apply for, or receive either a grant or a scholarship. Learn more.

Types of Financial Aid: There are many types of financial aid available to help you reach your educational goals. Learn more.

Direct Loans: New legislation passed by Congress and signed by the President specifies that low interest Stafford Loans—now called Direct Loans—are available exclusively from the U.S. Department of Education. Learn more.

Smart Advice: Yellow Ribbon Program
If you’re a veteran of the U.S. military with three years of active duty that began after 9/11, the Yellow Ribbon Program can reduce your higher education costs. Learn more.

Continuing Education: Working and retired adults across the country are going back to college and university in record numbers. Learn more.

Degree Power: Studies show that the typical full-time worker with a four-year college degree earns over 60% more than a high school graduate throughout their working lives. Learn more.

Midlife Matriculation: Advisors say that, while making a successful midlife career switch is all about getting started, it’s never too late to change what you do, and change your life. Learn more.

Credit for Life Experience: Did you know that many universities will give you credit toward graduation requirements for your life or professional experiences? Learn more.

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