What are some ways of paying for college?

[iamct01]

Please give me more information about paying for college. I am an international student, so I have to pay out of state fees, which are significantly higher.Can you give me more information about student loans?

[Mathie]

I am not sure whether or not you can apply for the FAFSA. It's for federal aid in the US, if that's where you're planning on attending. If you need to, check out their website... http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/index.htm
In general, college students pay their expenses by getting loans, grants and scholarships. You can talk to the school you plan to attend about these things. They should tell you if you qualify and if you have to fill out any other paperwork to get them. While it might seem easier to look for student loans on the internet, there are a LOT of people out there who are trying to scam you. Instead, take a trip to your local library or bookstore. They have books written about loans and scholarships, how you can apply and if you qualify. A trip to the library would be a good thing. Another thing to remember is that you should apply for a scholarship no matter how small the money amount. Don't just skip over applying for a scholarship because it's "only for $100"... I've known people who've done that, but in the long run, those little amounts can add up to help you a lot and it's worth the effort of applying. Another big way that students pay for school and their living expenses is by getting a job. My college is in a fairly large town and there are places that hire a lot of college kids. Look around town and see if there's a job for you. I work on campus for the honors program so I know there are jobs on campus for students too. It doesn't pay big and I don't work long hours but it certainly helps me to pay the bills.