Fill out the FAFSA
Apply for scholarships
Apply for grants
Use federal student loans
Use state student aid programs
Use college financial aid packages
Work part-time during school
Save money before starting college
Attend a community college first
Choose an in-state public college
Apply for tuition payment plans
Use employer tuition assistance
Use military education benefits
Use savings from a 529 plan
Ask family for help
Reduce costs with textbooks and housing savings