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Information for Parents | |||
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Getting ready to go to college can be overwhelming – for students and for their parents. The fact is, most college-bound students depend on their parents for good advice - and money. The links on this page will help you to help your children pay for higher education. |
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If your children are very young you should seriously consider taking advantage of Georgia’s Higher Education Savings 529 Plan, which offers many incentives to families saving for college. Even parents of older children can derive some benefits from this plan. |
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Most families depend to some degree on federal loans to pay for college costs. The Georgia Student Finance Commission administers low-interest loans for students and their parents. |
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We also offer service-cancelable loans, alternative loans, and a variety of scholarships and grants, including the HOPE Scholarship. |
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Explore all the opportunities for financial aid that GSFC offers to Georgia students. Don’t forget that we have consultants to help you. If you have specific questions or concerns about financial aid, just contact us. |
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Last Update: 10/21/2003 |
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Georgia Student Finance Commission |