Our Student Financial Planners can help you understand your various financial aid options.
Here is a list of just some of the ways you may use to pay for your education:
Sign up for Scholarships
You didn't have to maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA in high school to receive a scholarship in college. In fact, you might be surprised to learn that there are thousands of scholarships that aren't based on academic achievement. Talk with an Everest Student Finance Planner to find out about scholarships you may qualify for.
Volunteers Receive Financial Rewards
Volunteers of the United States Military, Peace Corps, and various other volunteer organizations can receive monetary awards to be used to further their education. The amount of money varies, but it can often cover a huge percentage of your student loans.
Grants
You may have never considered looking for a grant, but this is the first place you should look. Grants are like loans - but they never need to be repaid. It's essentially free money that you can use to pay for your schooling. Check with an Everest Student Finance Planner to find out if you qualify for any grants.
Federal Stafford Loans
The Stafford loan is funded by the federal government, and allows students to receive a subsidized loan for the full time your in school. This means that you don't accrue any interest while in college, and you don't have to worry about paying back the loan until 6 months after graduation.
The Federal PLUS Loans
The PLUS Loans are made to parents with good credit, who can finance up to the full cost of their son or daughter's education. And there is no demonstration of financial need required to obtain this loan.
The Perkins Loans
Students may also qualify for a Perkins loan, which is a low-interest federal loan made to students with an exceptional financial need.
Financial aid is available for those who qualify.