Preparation—Taking Steps Today to Help Your Future
An education can help prepare you for the many twists and turns your life will take. But getting that education requires a steadfast commitment to preparation, too, especially when it comes to choosing a future career, finding the right school, saving for college, and comparing the costs of the different paths before you.
Choosing Your Career
Preparing for education beyond high school is the first step toward making wise decisions and avoiding excessive student loan debt. INvestEd has pages of information on important topics to help you as you prepare for this exciting journey to continue your education.
Comparing College Costs
Making informed decisions is critical for any family working through the college planning process. Comparing schools, projected costs and potential financial aid provides key pieces of information.
Saving for College
Whether you begin setting money aside the day your child is born, when you get your first job, or simply when you realize college is only a year away, the key is getting started. INvestEd understands that saving for college isn’t easy, but it is very beneficial.
Choosing Your School
Changing majors and transferring from school to school often keeps students from graduating on time. When you don’t finish on time, your potential loan debt increases substantially!
Finding Scholarships
The best way to fund education is to find money that doesn’t have to be paid back! Scholarships are a key part of paying for college wisely and one of the best types of FREE money.
Finding College Grants
Grants are forms of FREE money for college that do not have to be paid back. Grants can come from the state and federal government, as well as the college or university you attend. The good news is you only have to file one application in order to apply, the FAFSA!
“You hit home runs not by chance but by preparation.”
Roger Maris
Prepare for College
We’re here for every step
Whether you’re just starting to plan, ready to fund your education or need help managing student loan debt, INvestEd is here to help every step of the way!
- Investigate career paths & choose the right program/college
- Maximize FREE money & minimize student loan debt
- Apply for financial aid & meet deadlines
- Compare Financial Aid Offers
- Manage student loan debt & understand repayment options
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Do you have any questions on your journey?
We can help guide you.
Recent News
How Biden’s plan for student loans could impact Hoosiers
INvestEd’s Bill Wozniak sits down with WISH-TV to discuss how upcoming student loan program changes could affect Hoosiers.
Making education beyond high school more affordable
In a Guest Column, INvestEd President and CEO Joe Wood shares his thoughts about the importance of the FAFSA, the aid available for post-high-school education, and options to maximize financial aid and minimize debt. You can read the column online at NewsandTribune.com