College can be expensive, but you don't have to be a millionaire to afford a great education after high school. All you need is some college financial planning.

Financial aid for college comes in scholarships, grants, federal and private loans and work-study programs. All financial aid can be effective and helpful when it comes to paying for college. You can learn more about each of these ways to pay for college in the articles below.

Be sure to contact your college's financial aid office with your questions about how to pay for college.

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	University of Northern Colorado Please contact the admissions department at University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO.
	Ripon College Contact the admissions department at Ripon College in Ripon, WI.
	University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Contact the admissions office at University at Buffalo, The State University of New York in Buffalo, NY.
	Liberty University Contact the Admissions Department at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA.
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	Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Probably the most important application you will fill out for college.
	AIE.org From college planning advice to financial aid information to career guidance, AIE has the reliable information students and parents need to make the right decisions for the future.
	The College Board Financial aid planners, helpful articles and more
	Federal Student Aid Apply for federal aid and find other helpful information on financial aid
	FinAid Everything you need for financial aid, including a financial aid checklist and information on student loans
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