The standard advice from college financial aid counselors is to round up all of the grants, scholarships, work study and help from your family that you can before taking out any loans. (credible.com)
The other thing you'll hear from financial aid counselors is that if you do need to borrow to fund your education, you should start with federal student loans. (credible.com)
The best schools in this area offer all of these services along with dedicated financial aid counselors to help you navigate your options and fill out the paperwork. (edudemic.com)