Having a clear plan on how to pay for college can help simplify this milestone moment in your or your child’s life. Whether you're applying for financial aid, comparing student loan options, opening a 529 plan or using military education benefits, it helps to study your resources before tuition is due.
In our latest episode of MakingCents, host Emily Bigham sits down with Caroline Owens, AVP of Education Lending, and Thomas Racca, Manager of Personal Finance Management, to chat through how to pay for college with less stress. Join our experts as they cover Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) deadlines, 529 plans, federal and private student loans, GI Bill benefits, the Yellow Ribbon Program and repayment strategies after graduation.
Tune in, and you’ll learn more about:
- Exploring Federal and Private Loan Options (10:29)
- How GI Bill Benefits and the Yellow Ribbon Program Can Help Eligible Students Cover College Costs (12:43)
- Long-Term Financial Planning (22:02)
Plan your path with these helpful Navy Federal resources:
Disclosures:
Yellow Ribbon Program: The Yellow Ribbon Program is tied to participating schools that help cover tuition and fees not paid by the Post-9/11 GI Bill, with the Department of Veterans Affairs matching the school's contribution.
529 Disclosure: Before opening or contributing to a 529 plan, review the plan's official disclosure documents and consider investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses, along with any tax or financial implications. Benefits may vary by state.