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Due to the high cost of college tuition many families are unable to pay for college with savings alone. Traditionally, the availability of student loans has provided an important avenue in allowing students to be able to go to college. 
 
Many lenders that are still offering loans are charging higher interest rates and/or fees. Even though paying for school may seem like a daunting task there are several steps you can take to find financing:
 
• Talk to your school’s financial aid office. Employees at financial aid offices are trained to help people find financing for school and have dealt with many others in the same situation as you. Ask them what lenders still offer student loans and what your other options for funding are.
 
• Look for scholarships and grants. It is a good idea to look for scholarships and grants regardless of how easy it is for you to find student loans. Why borrow when you do not need to? High school guidance counselors and college financial aid offices usually have information on available scholarships and grants. Information is also available at www.finaid.org.
 
Look into Apple FCU’s Student Choice Loan options.  Apple provides student loan options for those looking to fill the “gap” after scholarships and grants.  For more information, visit http://applefcu.studentchoice.org/.

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