A college education is one of the most important investments you and your child will make toward his or her future.  Many tools, resources and organizations are available to help you understand the investment, assess your financial need and find a way to pay.

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Financial Aid Wizards and Estimators:

CollegeBoard Financial Aid Planner: Paying for your college education is no small undertaking. CollegeBoard helps questions such as: what will it cost, how much can you save, how much can you and your family afford to pay, how much to borrow, and what scholarships are available to you.

Sallie Mae: Sallie Mae is the nation's leading provider of student loans, helping millions of Americans achieve their dream of a higher education.

Preparing your Child for College: 2000 Edition: Provides information as to how much a college education will cost.

FAFSA.com is America's leading preparer of FAFSA college financial aid applications. The FAFSA is the application to be filed for virtually all forms of federal, state, and college sponsored financial aid, including grants, educational loans, and work programs.