This Week @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union
Short, timely articles based on a real-world weekly theme.
College Financing
This week, we take a look at the role of higher education and the process of applying for financial aid for students going to college in the near future.
While the cost of college has risen rapidly, higher education continues to offer a path to success for many.
How schools determine your financial need, a crucial factor in many financial aid programs.
The main types of financial aid are education loans, grants and scholarships, work-study, and service programs.
An overview of the main types of student loans, including government loans, consolidation loans, and private loans.
The aid application process, including descriptions of the FAFSA and CSS Profile forms.
Making smart choices about student loans, including a description of the impact of loan capitalization.
A review of the major changes that resulted from this significant recent legislation.
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Since our founding in 1954, MIDFLORIDA has grown to serve members throughout the state of Florida, with branches coast-to-coast from Gainesville to Naples. Our products and services rival any local bank, while maintaining the credit union philosophy of excellent personal attention.