Helping students plan

Helping parents plan

Planning wisely

Preparing for school

Know what you want to do after graduation? Where do you see yourself in five years? In 10 years? Getting there can mean getting ready now.

Female student planning

No matter your education or career goals, it's helpful to begin preparing early. Sometimes, depending on what you want to do, you may even need to prepare as early as high school or junior high.

Need help catching up?

If you're worried you haven't given the matter any thought, it's not too late.

Do you already have a good idea of what you want?

Perhaps you can start selecting schools to apply to.

Happy 2009!

Junior year

Attend college fairs and financial aid nights.

Understand Sallie Mae's 1-2-3 approach to paying for college.

See how tax laws could save your family money with education tax deductions and credits.

Senior year

Submit your FAFSA as soon after January 1 as possible.

Watch state aid deadlines. They can differ from federal and school ones.

Contact the financial aid office with questions.

Take advantage of education tax deductions and credits.

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