College planning is an exciting time for most students and their families, because there is no limit to what you can accomplish in the future. At the same time, there are some financial responsibilities that you'll need to take into consideration. You'll face questions such as:

• What will a college education cost and how will I pay for it?
• Do I qualify for scholarships, grants or loans?
• How do I start the process? What do I need to do?

Southwest can help simplify the entire financial aid process for you and help you search for free scholarships. We can also help you complete most of your important financial paperwork right online, including federal financial aid forms and applications for education loans.

		financial aid 101 Information on the financial aid process for students and their families
		loan programs Learn about loan programs available from Southwest
		planning ahead Tips on figuring out how much your education will cost