Before getting a student loan...

1. Plan for the entire year Paying the balance due often comes from a combination of sources: savings, an interest-free monthly payment plan, and loans. It's a good idea to make a plan for the entire academic year instead of just one semester at a time.
istockphoto
College loan Q&A
Chat transcript

College loan Q&A

Wondering how you're going to pay your college bills this year?
Tom Graf of MEFA was here to take your questions and offer solutions.

E-mail this article

Invalid E-mail address
Invalid E-mail address

Sending your article

Your article has been sent.

1. Plan for the entire year

Paying the balance due often comes from a combination of sources: savings, an interest-free monthly payment plan, and loans. It's a good idea to make a plan for the entire academic year instead of just one semester at a time.