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Many students limit the options for college based on the high cost of tuition and funds available. There are many resources and options that one should consider for paying for college and an early research and plan can be an important step in determining if one can pay for the schools that are on your list.

NextStepU has been in the college and scholarship planning business for more than twenty years and has put together the following 10 ways for you to pay for college.  In reviewing these, it is a good idea to make a list of all those options that might be a good fit for you and to make a plan for the steps needed for each item.

Here are the top 10 ways for your consideration:

1. Apply for work study.
2. Search for and apply for scholarships.
3. Fill out the FAFA.
4. Get a job.
5. Find an Internship.
6. Look for company awards.
7. Think about military service.
8. Consider student loans.
9. Ask your family for help.
10. Apply to NextStepU.com for Win Free Tuition and any other special scholarship offerings such as STEM or International Scholarships.  

Be proactive and set reasonable goals for yourself and remember that it doesn’t hurt to start early.

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