College can be very expensive, but if you go about it the right way it can also be very affordable. Here are some of the main resources that should definitely not be ignored when preparing to pay for school.
The HPU Financial Aid office is the best place to go for any financial issues or questions you may have. They also have access to and can give you many of the forms and papers you may need to apply for loans, grants, and scholarships. They have many advisors that can help you to understand and fix any issues you may be having with your school finances.
There are many resources that can be found on HPU’s financial aid webpage such as:
So make sure to take advantage of the Financial Aid office for all that they have to offer.
2.) FAFSA
The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This form can be picked up from the Financial Aid office, or it can be done online at www.FASFA.edu.gov. The FAFSA website is very useful and resourceful. The FAFSA is very important for all students going into school and is highly recommended
3.) Scholarships
One of the best things a student can do to save money on school, is to get scholarships. Finding scholarships is not a very hard task. HPU also has a Scholarship Office, where you can find out any new Scholarships, or get applications for scholarships that you qualify for. The more scholarships you have, the less money you have to pay back in loans after you get out of school. Taking the time to find, and apply for scholarships can really be more then worth it in the end.
4.) Loans 
Loans are the most common way that students pay for school. Although loans are very practical for college, it is important to be very careful on how you use the money, and how much of it you use. Loan money is basically borrowed money, this means that this money has to be paid back at some point. So it is important to be careful with how you spend the money, because eventually you will have to pay it all back.
Most common loans:
- Federal Stafford Loans
- Federal Parent PLUS loans
- Federal Graduate PLUS loans
- Private Loans
Click here to find applications for any of the federal Loans
Make sure to watch out for the deadlines on all forms and applications. Paying for college can be tough, but life will be a lot easier if you follow all of resources that you have available.
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