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College textbooks can be shockingly expensive. Find helpful ways to save money on this necessary expense with help from Discover Student Loans.
Helpful information on the types of financial aid, what your student loan can be used for, reducing tuition, and 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.
How are federal and private student loans different? Read how interest rates, origination fees, and other factors differ with Discover Student Loans.
Learn about the average cost of college tuition and what factors may influence your average annual costs with Discover Student Loans.
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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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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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Wondering if you can afford out of state tuition? Discover Student Loans helps you compare in-state vs out-of-state tuition across the country to help pick locations that might be right for you.
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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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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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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.
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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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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.
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Find out your options when considering how to afford college housing. Get advice on how to limit college expenses when choosing where to live.
The Student Aid Index (SAI) will replace the Expected Family Contribution (EFC). Learn more about the SAI from Discover Student Loans.
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Your FAFSA dependency status determines whose financial information is required. Get all of your FAFSA dependency questions with Discover Student Loans.
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Get insight for applying for financial aid and the FAFSA process with Discover Student Loans. Understand the steps of the financial aid process and how to apply.
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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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Find out how your summer job income might affect financial aid. Learn this and more about financial aid.
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Navigating the financial aid process can seem daunting whether it's your first time in college or you are a returning student. Use these step-by-step instructions to help guide you through the process.
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Grace, now a junior at UC Berkeley, has some advice for her 17-year-old self.
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Avoid common FAFSA mistakes with Discover Student Loans. Learn how many schools you can list, whether to include Social Security, and more to help you fill out the FAFSA correctly.
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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.
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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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Find out how to compare financial aid letters with Discover Student Loans. Learn more about the differences in financial aid packages including loans, grants, and scholarships.
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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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Learn more about the CSS Profile along with the college requirements used to determine eligibility for institutional aid.
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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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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Learn how to compare private student loans, from interest rates to customer service. Find out how to make the best choice with Discover Student Loans.
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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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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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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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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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Learn how to apply for federal and private student loans. Discover Student Loans explains how the two application processes differ.
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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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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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Learn the difference between Subsidized and Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loans with Discover Student Loans. Direct Loans were previously known as Direct Stafford Loans.
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How are federal and private student loans different? Read how interest rates, origination fees, and other factors differ with Discover Student Loans.
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Planning to live off campus? You can use student loans to pay for rent and cover other off-campus housing expenses such as utilities, transportation, and more.
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The total amount of monetary assistance the student can receive including all 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 not guaranteed by the federal government. This loan is offered by banks and other lenders to supplement other financial aid and help students meet the full cost of an education.