Helpful information to help pay for college, such as the types of financial aid available, what your student loans can be used for, and how to manage college finances.
Learn what the FAFSA is and how filling it out early can benefit you and your finances as you prepare for college financial aid and student loans.
Learn about what factors influence the cost of college and how they are broken down. See how your college decision might affect the annual costs.
Confused about the difference between federal and private student loans? Learn the basics with Discover Student Loans including how they work and how to apply.
Curious what the average tuition is across the United States? Compare in-state vs out-of-state tuition across the country with help from Discover Student Loans.
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College Costs
Looking to pay for graduate school? Discover Student Loans breaks down the average cost of graduate school and how scholarships, loans, and financial aid can help.
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College Costs
Find out your options when considering how to afford college housing. Get advice on how to limit college expenses when choosing where to live.
College Costs
College Costs
Learn about what factors influence the cost of college and how they are broken down. See how your college decision might affect the annual costs.
College Costs
College Costs
College textbooks can be shockingly expensive. Find helpful ways to save money on this necessary expense with help from Discover Student Loans.
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College Costs
With scholarships, loans, and more, you can get a graduate degree while balancing debt. Learn how to pay for graduate school with Discover Student Loans.
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College Costs
It helps to get organized when the time comes to pay your tuition. Discover Student Loans prepares you for what you need to know about paying college tuition.
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College Costs
These tips from Discover Student Loans can help you reduce tuition costs. After maximizing free financial aid, learn how to lower college tuition costs.
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College Costs
There are options if you have to pay for college by yourself. Loans, scholarships, jobs, and more can help you pay without your parents' financial help.
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College Costs
If college tuition is due but you don't have the cash, you can use private loans, a payment plan, and other tools. Read more at Discover Student Loans.
Use these step-by-step instructions to navigate the college financial aid process.
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Financial Aid
Financial Aid
Get insight on applying for financial aid and the FAFSA process. Understand the steps of the financial aid process and how to apply.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid
Learn how to take advantage of different types of financial aid available, like scholarships and grants, to help pay for school before taking out student loans.
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Financial Aid
Who is eligible for the FAFSA? Learn about FAFSA eligibility requirements, how financial aid works, and how to qualify for it with this guide from Discover Student Loans.
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Financial Aid
A Federal Work-Study program is a great way to help pay for college and boost your résumé. Discover Student Loans explains work-study, its benefits & more.
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Financial Aid
Wondering how to get more financial aid? Discover Student Loans provides advice on what to do if your FAFSA doesn't cover everything.
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Financial Aid
Find out how your summer job income might affect financial aid. Learn this and more about financial aid.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid
Learn what the FAFSA is and how filling it out early can benefit you and your finances as you prepare for college financial aid and student loans.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid
Some assets you own are reportable on the FAFSA while others are not. Learn more about how assets affect financial aid from Discover Student Loans.
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Financial Aid
Learn about the Federal Pell Grant, including what it is, how to apply, who is eligible, and whether you need to pay them back with Discover Student Loans.
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Financial Aid
Avoid common FAFSA mistakes with Discover Student Loans. Learn how many schools you can list, what income to include, and more to help you fill out the FAFSA correctly.
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Financial Aid
Don’t let these FAFSA myths stop you from completing the application. You may be eligible for more financial aid than you think.
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Financial Aid
Award letters detail the financial aid you will receive. Discover Student Loans explains what they are, what they include, and where to find them.
Key information about the different types of federal student loans, borrowing limits, considerations, and how to apply.
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College Loans
Learn how to compare private student loans, from interest rates to customer service. Find out how to make the best choice with tips from Discover Student Loans.
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College Loans
Confused about the difference between federal and private student loans? Learn the basics with Discover Student Loans including how they work and how to apply.
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College Loans
Learn how to apply for federal and private student loans. Discover Student Loans explains how the two application processes differ.
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College Loans
Take a closer look at what capitalized interest is with Discover Student Loans. Learn how capitalized interest works, how it can affect you, and how to avoid it.
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College Loans
Learn about Subsidized vs. Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loans, which replaced Stafford Loans, and their differences from Discover Student Loans.
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College Loans
Knowing what determines private student loan interest rates can help you save. Learn about APR, fixed vs. variable interest rates, & more with Discover Student Loans.
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College Loans
Discover Student Loans provides information about parent PLUS loans, including what they are, how they work, who is eligible, interest rates, and how to apply.
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College Loans
Making small monthly payments can make a difference to offset accruing interest. Here's how to make payments while still in school, from Discover Student Loans.
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College Loans
Trying to pay back some of your student loans while in school? Use these strategies from Discover Student Loans to help pay off your loans during college.
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College Loans
Follow easy steps to determine your student loan limits and how much you can borrow in student loans from Discover Student Loans.
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College Loans
Student loans can pay for more than tuition. They can also cover housing, meals, and more! Read more about what counts on Discover Student Loans.
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College Loans
Unpack student loan interest rates with Discover Student Loans. Learn the differences between fixed and variable rates and the importance of interest rates when evaluating your loans.
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The total amount of monetary assistance a student is eligible to receive including grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans available from school, state, and federal programs, as listed in a college's financial aid award letter. It does not include private student loans.
A student loan that is provided by private lenders, banks, or other financial institutions where the student is the primary borrower. This loan supplements other financial aid and help students meet the full cost of an education.
