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Low-cost resources still available—it’s not too late to pay for college!

College-bound students and their parents still have time to find affordable financing for this year’s tuition and fees, without taking costly measures such as dipping into personal savings. Knowing the right questions to ask can help families avoid those mistakes and locate low-cost resources to help cover this semester’s tuition bill.

When trying to select the financing options that best meet your needs, Sallie Mae encourages students and parents to be “savvy shoppers” and ask tough questions of the lenders vying for their business.

Sallie Mae's paying-for-college experts are here to discuss the affordable options still available to help families meet the cost of higher education this fall: from parent loans, to private loans, to tuition payment plans.

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To schedule an interview with one of our experts on planning and paying for college, contact Erica Eriksdotter at (703) 984-5628. Media inquiries only, please.

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