Choosing the right loan to help finance your education can be a challenging process. There are many options for Federal, State and Private loans. This section provides loan descriptions and tools to compare the various education loan programs. Find out more about education loans: Federal Perkins Loans Federal Stafford and Direct Stafford Federal PLUS Private Education Loans State-based Loan Programs View a side-by-side comparison of Federal Education Loans How to choose the loan that's right for you Save money by choosing the right lender Use our worksheet for a comparison of Education Loans

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How much will college cost? Which funding options are best for you? Take the guesswork out of education finance planning with these interactive calculators Savings Calculator This calculator estimates the amount you will need to save to pay for a college education. It enables you to enter monthly savings, rate of return, inflation rate and other variables to estimate the amount of money that will be required to pay for college. Tuition Finder The tuition finder provides you with quick access to information regarding college costs such as tuition, room & board, and supplemental expenses. EFC Calculator The calculator applies the federal methodology to help you estimate your Expected Family Contribution (EFC).

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