You can choose between two main types of student loans: federal and private. Exhausting your federal loan options first is often recommended. Renee Fleck has spent more than six years covering ...

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Figuring out the best ways to manage your college expenses can be overwhelming! As you brace up for your college days, you must already have applied for your scholarships and grants. So, what’s next?

The cost of college — including tuition, housing, textbooks and other fees — adds up for families. However, students are often eligible for financial aid, including scholarships, grants, work-study or ...