Paying for College

Finding the best college is a dream. But paying for college can be a nightmare. Our tips and tools can help you navigate through financial aid, student loans, grants, free money, 529 plans, and overall financial planning.

Find Out Your Net Price of College

Access the net price calculators of more than 250 top colleges.

4 Overlooked Ways to Pay for College

You have financial options with your college planning.

College Financial Aid 101

Financial aid is simply money that helps you pay for college.

College Loan Center

Learn about borrowing options via federal and private student loans.

Man counting money
College Savings Center

Prepare to pay for college with financial aid, free money, government aid, 529 plans, and financial planning.

College Scholarships

Students needing financial assistance to pay for college should look into the numerous scholarships available to them.

College Cheapskate

Some students are looking for ways to save and pay for college. Others are looking for ways to get free textbooks and free tuition.

Paying for Online Education

Get tips and guides on how to fund an online degree.

University Directory
Download a Free Financial Aid Guide

Need guidance on how to pay for school?
U.S. News University Directory is proud to offer a free financial aid guide—including a FAFSA form. Sign up to get your free financial aid guide now.

More About Paying for College

College Search

State/Region

Region

State

Include out-of-state costs

advertisement

Parent Question-of-the-Day

What will be your primary resource to help pay for college?
[ View Results ]

Find Online Programs

Editor's Picks

Colleges »
7 Ways to Prepare for Student Loan Repayment
Grad Schools »
Define Your Goals Before Applying to B-School
Education »
About the Rankings Methodologies
High Schools »
Students Learn Job Skills as IT Techs
Slideshow »
The Colleges That Made Them CEOs