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# Paying for College

Explore the ins and outs of tuition costs, how to qualify for federal aid and tips for college hopefuls on a budget.

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- [15 Colleges That Students Can Attend Tuition-Free](https://money.com/free-tuition-colleges-middle-income-students/) — Paying for College · 9 min read
- [New Student Loan Repayment Plan Launches Next Month. Here's What Borrowers Can Expect](https://money.com/repayment-assistance-plan-student-loans-guide/) — Student Loans · 10 min read
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- [FAFSA Beta Test: Trump Admin Touts 'Earliest Testing Launch' in History](https://money.com/fafsa-early-access-beta-testing/) — Paying for College · 8 min read
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- [New Federal Lending Rules Could Push Many Master's Degree Borrowers Into Private Student Debt](https://money.com/big-beautiful-bill-grad-school-private-student-loans/) — Paying for College · 8 min read
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- [Financial Aid Recipients From These Colleges Can Now Claim Part of $284 Million Settlement](https://money.com/how-to-claim-financial-aid-settlement-2024/) — Paying for College · 6 min read
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- [The Average Tuition Discount at Private Colleges Hits 52%, a Record High](https://money.com/private-college-tuition-discount-record-high/) — Paying for College · 7 min read
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