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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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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.
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.
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Learn about the average cost of a college education and how choice might affect the average annual costs.
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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.
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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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Wondering if you qualify for financial aid? Learn about FAFSA eligibility and strategies for paying for college from Discover Student Loans.
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Does your financial aid award letter fall short of what you need to pay for college? Learn how to appeal an award letter with Discover Student Loans.
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What is the CSS Profile and why is it needed? Discover Student Loans explains what you need to know before you start the CSS Profile.
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Award letters are sent from the schools where you are accepted and details how much financial aid you will receive. Discover Student Loans explains what to expect.
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Learn how schools calculate the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) to see how much financial aid you may be eligible to receive, with Discover.
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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When evaluating student loans, look at a number of factors such as fees, interest rates, repayment plans, and borrower benefits.
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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 advertised interest rate for student loans can be confusing. Here are tips from Discover Student Loans that can help you compare interest rates.
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Learn about the different federal student loan choices for college. Compare federal and private student loans and find the best loan for you.
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Here are four steps to consider before you take out a student loan to help pay for college.
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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.