See important steps and deadlines for getting college funding.
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Estimate college costs
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Pre-high school
Start saving when kids are young—the sooner the better
Ask your financial planner about college savings plans
Get helpful information at SavingForCollege.com
High school
As you consider colleges, ask their Financial Aid offices for help estimating tuition and overall cost. Use our College Funding Checklist for additional help
Select high school courses to fit a desired school's requirements and to maximize scholarship chances
Talk to school counselors and/or financial planners as you narrow your list of schools
Visit TuitionCoach.com for useful tools and to get a good understanding of the college finance world
While choosing a college
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSA
Call or visit the college Financial Aid office when you tour the campus and get a handle on overall cost
Look for grants and scholarships
Get a realistic idea of potential student loan needs
Attending college
Create and use a budget
Look for ways to cut college costs
Astrive Student Loans are private student loans marketed by Union Federal Savings Bank, Member FDIC and Equal Opportunity Lender, and funded by SunTrust Bank. SunTrust does not fund federal loans through the Astrive Student Loan Program. Certain restrictions and limitations may apply. SunTrust Bank reserves the right to change or discontinue these programs without notice. All loan programs may not be available in certain jurisdictions. Astrive is a federally registered trademark of The First Marblehead Corporation, used by Union Federal Savings Bank and SunTrust under a license. SunTrust is a federally registered service mark of SunTrust Banks, Inc.
Union Federal Savings Bank and The First Marblehead Corporation are not affiliates or subsidiaries of SunTrust Bank.
1 Investment Company Institute 2003; College Board "Trends in College Pricing," 2007.
