Paying for College - OverviewNow that you’ve done your homework, asked all the right questions, and made the final choice of which college to attend, there is one other question that seems to loom very large on the horizon. How do you pay for it all? There are many resources and opportunities out there that many families fail to take advantage of simply because they did not take the time to look. Grants, loans, scholarships and work study offer a host of opportunities. Don't bypass going to college because you think you cannot afford it. This section offers what parents should know about financial aid, how a student can quality for financial aid, and how families can get free help with understanding the financial aid process. |
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Welcome to the GEAR UP Springfield website! GEAR UP's mission is to encourage more students to set high expectations, stay in school, study hard, and take classes that will help them choose and be prepared to go to college.
You can learn how to prepare for college here. You can also check out how to apply to and pay for college. We also encourage you to learn about some of our GEAR UP services and activities.
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