When to start applying to college?

When should I start applying for my college loans during my senior year?

• When should I start applying for my college loans during my senior year? when is a good time to start?

• Answer:

  You should be applying for scholarships, not loans. In the spring of your senior year, you'll submit the FAFSA (fafsa.ed.gov) and it will be sent to the schools you are considering for college. They, in turn, will send you a financial aid package that may contain institutional awards, grants and federal loans. Only take out the loan amount you need, as it will need to be paid back after you graduate. Spend time now searching applying for scholarships (5-10 every month). Try ScholarshipExperts.com or Collegeboard, both have great results.