Getting ready for school? We can help. Before you look into paying for your college expenses, it's important to know how much money you'll need — and how much you'll have to pay back each month once you begin repayment. That's why SunTrust has put together this budget and planning toolkit — to help you get financially prepared for the years ahead.

• No matter what stage you're at in the financial aid process, you can use our education calculators to estimate costs and analyze your needs each year of college.
  
  
• Check out our College Tuition Guide and get an idea of the average tuition in your state. We've broken it down by two-year and four-year institution and public vs. private.
  
  
• You can also check out our handy glossary to help you understand all the financial aid lingo!
  
  
• We've added a new Money Management section to help you get a handle on your finances.