Welcome to College Zone - Which Zone Are You In?Return Home
e-Messaging | Order Materials | Publications & Applications | Contact Us
  
StudentParentCounselorFinancial Aid AdministratorLenderEspaolState of Illinois
6th-7th Grades
8th-12th Grades
College 
Planning
Finding / Applying
Financing
Financial Aid
Scholarships
Grants
Loans
Loan Repayment/ Forgiveness Programs
Alternative Financing Options
Borrowing Basics
Money Matters
Applications
College Cost Calculator
Teaching
Medical Professions
Military Service
FAQ's
Helpful Links
Advanced Degree
After College
e-Messaging Sign-Up
Financing
When deciding where to go to college, you shouldn’t have to worry about cost. Yes, college is anything but cheap. But with the right planning and financial resources, you can successfully fund your college education.

Families have the primary responsibility of paying for higher education. Sometimes a family's resources are not enough to pay all college expenses. But different types of financial aid are available to help a family meet the costs of higher education, which include direct education costs (such as tuition, fees, and books) and indirect costs (things like personal living expenses, food, housing, and transportation).

You may be surprised to discover that financial aid can help pay for your college living expenses. Also, financial aid is often available to pay for technical, trade, or vocational school programs. Many different types of schools, not just colleges and universities, have financial assistance available to students.

"The Financial Aid Process", a PowerPoint presentation with narration, is available for college-bound students looking to learn more about the financial aid process. View and/or listen to the presentation to find out about applying for financial aid through the FAFSA, expected family contribution, deadline dates, award packages, scholarship, grant and loan programs, and more.


 

Printable version
Printable version
      Partners of the College Zone Network:   | College Illinois!® | IDAPP |      
      About ISAC | Site Map | Your Privacy | Terms & ConditionsPowered by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)      
© 2003-2009 Illinois Student Assistance Commission