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Before You Go to College:

Education Planning:

Finding the Right College For You:
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School Search
Find your dream school and apply online - you'll find applications to over 4,000 schools.

Test Preparation
Practice and prepare for standardized
tests, including the SAT, ACT, GRE and GMAT.

Grants & Scholarships:

Scholarship Search EducationPlanner.org
Search over 8 billion dollars' worth of scholarships.

Not Ready for College?

If your child is in elementary or middle school and is just starting to think about "what to be when I grow up," we have a special set of information and activities just for you and your son or daughter. Help them get excited about learning and the future. Choose your age group:

Start Earning Savings Now with:


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Paying for college has never been easier. Buy your groceries. Shop online. Eat out at a restaurant. Get a new pair of jeans. Send flowers to a loved one. Open a FREE Upromise account, buy products and services from hundreds of contributing companies and these everyday activities can help pay off your student loan serviced by American Education Services (AES).
See how it works.

 

Graduates Take The Next Step!


Win a $2500 STU Scholarship!

The Michigan Credit Union Foundation (MCUF)in partnership with American Education Service (AES) are here to help college students meet the financial demands of a college education. AES and MCUF will award ten statewide $2500 scholarships to college students who are a credit union member and are attending or planning to attend a Michigan college or university. Applicants must submit a completed application along with some documentation and a brief essay to be considered for the scholarship.



Click Here to Apply
for the Scholarship!

All this great information was brought to you by American Education Services in Partnership with your Credit Union!


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Call 800-692-7392!

Student Loans:

Applying for Financial Aid:

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Get your online application!
If you do not submit a FAFSA,
you will NOT be eligible to receive student aid.

Compare Loan Programs
Find the best loan based on where you live and go to school.

Stafford Loan
The best loan for all students after grants and scholarships.
Low interest rate, no required payments while in school at least half-time, six-month grace period, generous repayment terms, no prepayment penalty.

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Parent Plus Loan
The best loan for parents who want to pay for their child's education.
Borrow up to the total education cost less other student aid, low fixed interest rate, no income requirement, flexible repayment, no prepayment penalty.

Graduate Plus Loan
The best loan for graduate students who need additional funding.
Borrow up to the total education cost less other student aid, low fixed interest rate, no required payments while in school at least half-time, no income requirement, flexible repayment, no prepayment penalty.

Learn More o Apply Now


Need Help Paying Your Loans?


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College students and grads- learn to manage your money, student loans, budget and credit cards.

Budget Calculator  - Five simple steps to help you get your money in order.