Education Planning for Students

Managing Your Money Whether you need to open a checking and/or savings account, apply for your first credit card, or buy a car, below are options designed with a student's needs in mind.

• Sovereign Free Student Checking
• Savings Accounts
• Student Credit Card
• Auto Loans

Steps to Help Pay for College

• Apply for Financial Aid—The first step is to complete the FAFSA form. By filling out the form, you are automatically applying for grants. You should also answer "yes" when asked if you want to apply for loans and work study, which you can choose to decline later without affecting other aid. Learn More
• Reviewing Your Student Aid Report—Once your FAFSA is filled out, you will receive a Student Aid Report. Make sure to review the accuracy of this form, since it is used by your school's Financial Aid Counselor to determine your financial aid eligibility. Learn More
• Scholarships—Perform a comprehensive scholarship search at www.scholarships.com.

Calculators

• What will it take to save for college?
• What expenses will I have prior to attending college?
• How do I create a budget?
• Should I live on campus, off campus, or at home?
• Is a meal plan a good idea?
• How much will my loan payments be?
• Which is better to purchase a new or used vehicle?