What are loans taken by a parent to pay for a child's education?
Parent PLUS Loans
A loan where the interest rate can increase or decrease over time.
Variable Rate Loan
A temporary pause on loan payments where interest may still accrue.
forbearance
A college savings plan sponsored by a state.
529 Plan
What is the cost of the FAFSA
Free
The percentage charged on borrowed money.
Interest Rate
To minimize debt, financial experts recommend this specific 3-step sequence of funding to pay for college.
Free Money, Your Money, Borrowed Money.
Time after leaving school before you must start repaying a loan.
grace period
How often do you need to apply for the FAFSA
Yearly
It is need-based, but must be earned through a job.
Work-study
The original amount of money borrowed or saved.
Principal
Temporary pause on loan payments that may be interest-free.
Deferment
When does the FAFSA become available?
October 1st