Yes, you can find money for college.

The idea of going to college is pretty exciting. But the idea of paying for college is kind of overwhelming. No need to stress out over it, though. Just start planning now.

• Check out our college-bound calendar to see what you need to do and when you need to do it.
  
  
• Search everywhere humanly possible for scholarships and grants in just a few clicks.
  
  
• Figure out how much money you'll need for college.
  
  
• Learn all about federal loans. These government loans have lower interest rates, which means you'll owe less in the long run.
  
  
• If your mom or dad is going to help you out, they can learn about education loans in our web site's parents section.
  
  
• If you can't get everything funded with scholarships, grants and federal loans, you might want to look at private loan options from SunTrust to "fill in the gaps."
  
  
• Are you ready to apply?

Remember, any time you feel like you have questions, or if you're not sure what something means, you can refer to our Frequently Asked Questions, check out the terms listed in our glossary, or download a copy of our Off To College brochure in PDF format — a handy guidebook explaining your financing choices and the financing resources that may be available to you. If you still have questions, please feel free to contact us.