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How to Get Your Teen into College - Paying for a College Degree

By Denise Witmer, About.com

Step #7: Paying for a College Degree:
A college education costs quite a bit of money and is often one of the biggest expenses parents and college students have to incur. You can, however, receive help for college costs. This help comes in the form of grants, scholarships and student loans. While, it may take some time paying off a college degree, it is the finest investment anyone can make.
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  • College Cost Calculator
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  • Start Working on College Scholarships Early
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  • A Parent's Guide to 529 College Savings Plans
  • Take the Next Step:
  • Getting Into College Step #1: Make the Decision
  • Getting Into College Step #2: Taking the Right Courses for College
  • Getting Into College Step #3: Making the Grade
  • Getting Into College Step #4: Choose Which Colleges to Apply
  • Getting Into College Step #5: Acing the SAT and SAT II
  • Getting Into College Step #6: Filling Out a Successful Application
  • Getting Into College Step #7: Paying for a College Degree
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