Planning & paying for college

Nellie Mae's library of student loan informationNellie Mae is here to help.Whether you're looking ahead to tuition bills or college sort of sneaked up on you, figuring out how to pay for school is no easy task.

 

For parents

Be sure to check out Nellie Mae's Financing Your Child's Future (PDF) guide.

Nellie Mae Parent Resources for Education Preparation (PREP) provides comprehensive financial awareness information on planning and paying for your child's college expenses. Make PREP your home page for paying for college.

For students

Our types of financial aid page describes federal and private financial aid programs and how to apply. Most aid is in the form of student loans that must be paid back. Higher education is an important investment in your future. Many families receive some financial aid—yours probably will, too.

Looking for federal financial aid? It is often available on a first-come, first-served basis, so submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) should be at the top of your to-do list! Visit the FAFSA website for more information.

At Nellie Mae, we know college is no easy financial ride. Our money-saving undergraduate tips can help you pinch your pennies! We have great ideas for making ends meet, so you borrow less.

If you are looking for ways to cut short- and long-term costs in graduate school our tips for grad students can help!