Heading to College

All done with high school and ready for life on your own? In the next few years your Student account will transition to an adult account, you'll be faced with decisions about car loans, credit cards, school, and more! Check out the articles and helpful links below for advice during this important transition.

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Other third party web sites:

• www.knowhow2go.org  explains the four steps of getting into college, and it also allows you to search your specific state for connection to additional resources.
• The Office of Federal Student Aid has free publications at http://www.fsapubs.org/ . We recommended "Funding Education Beyond High School" and "How to repay your student loans."
• If student loans are in default, the Department of Education  will assist with a rehabilitation program to get the loan back on track.