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Image of Block S  Welcome high school students and parents!

A few words about education and money…

If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.
— Derek Bok

If you're still considering college or wondering how you can afford to go

The U.S. Department of Education has worked with hundreds of students to bring you information that helped them achieve their educational goals. The result is college.gov. It's fun! It's interactive! Check it out!

NASFAA (National Association of Financial Aid Administrators) has a website with lots of information about making college affordable. They even have a YouTube channel.

College increases your earning power

Statistics show that more education usually leads to higher earnings.

Bureau of Labor Statistics graph showing average weekly earnings in 2008 for some high school = $453, high school grad = $618, associate degree = $757, bachelors degree = $1012

SOURCE: www.bls.gov/emp/ep_chart_001.htm

Spartan podcast features interview with OFA Director

Rick Shipman, Director of the MSU Office of Financial Aid (OFA), was interviewed for the Spartan Podcast on August 4, 2008. In the interview he explains the financial aid process, and encourages parents to have "the talk" with their students about how their education costs will be funded. Listen to the podcast here.

 

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