It Can Be Done: Making the College Dream Possible and Affordable

July 13, 2011 | posted by College Money Insider.

Every year, more and more students in the United States are choosing to go to college. Even though affording a college education can be challenging, it can be done. Check out our infographic below that shows some statistics that you need to know about college affordability and figuring out how YOU can afford your education:

View Original Size

Copyright © 2011 Student Loan Marketplace

Need Last Minute Money for College?

Now that you know that college is affordable, where should you turn for extra money? A great place to start would be our monthly posts listing the deadlines for available scholarships. You can also learn how to find scholarships on your own using Google. If you put in the effort, there are plenty of opportunities out there for you to find the money that you’ll need to pay for your education.

If you’ve used up your financial aid options – including grants, scholarships, work-study and Federal loans – and still need some money to cover the rest of your bill, you can use the Student Loan Marketplace to find a private loan. The Marketplace walks you through the loan process and helps you compare your options and pick the most affordable loan for you. To learn more or get started visit OvertureMarketplace.com.

Spread the Word

The message that college can be affordable is an important one, and unfortunately not everyone has heard it. So help us spread the word! You can use the following code snippet to embed the “It Can Be Done” infographic into your own blog or website:

If you repost our infographic, be sure to let us know in the comments!

Written by College Money Insider

Get Real Answers to Your Questions: We're here to help. If you have a question about private student loans or financial aid in general, use the Ask the Experts page to talk to us. You can also leave a comment in the box below.

We Want to Connect: Join us on Facebook or Twitter for discussions outside of the blog. We pass on lots of helpful information about financial aid in both places, so don't hesitate to connect with us!

http://www.quincytutoring.com Eric Clark

Love this image, thank you for messaging me about it. u00a0I will be glad to post it on my website as well!nEC
http://twitter.com/SuzanneShaffer Suzanne Shaffer

Great infographic Jeff. Look for it on my site next week!
http://www.parentscountdowntocollegecoach.com/2011/07/18/can-it-be-done/ Is it possible? Can it be done? Is it affordable?

[...] good friend Jeff Sheely over at the College Money Insider created this amazing Infographic about the college admissions process and what it takes to [...]