Resources for Students, Families & Schools
The Education Finance Council (EFC) is an association of nonprofit and state-based student loan providers. These public purpose organizations are dedicated to the single purpose of making college more affordable.
On this page, you'll find links to resources and information for students, families, schools, and communities. Are you a student wondering how you'll pay for college? Are you a parent unsure of how to navigate the financial aid process? Are you part of a school or community organization wondering what resources are available for college outreach to help students achieve their higher education goals? Look no further. The resources provided here are meant to support the Education Finance Council's goal of making college more affordable.
Information from the Education Finance Council
Applying for and enrolling in college is one of the most exciting and challenging experiences many students and families will ever face. The process can be daunting; there are forms to fill out, applications to file, and a sometimes complex financial aid process to navigate. The Education Finance Council is dedicated to making college more affordable, and EFC members are here to help students and families as they embark on this exciting journey.
The resources you need to finance a college education are available directly from EFC members, who raise billions of dollars every year to help students achieve their dreams of higher education. Click here to visit their websites directly for information on how to obtain loans, scholarships, and grants for college. You will also find useful information on saving, planning, selecting, and applying for college.
- "Not-for-Profit Student Loan Providers: Investing in their Communities, Making a National Impact." Released in June 2007, this analysis examines obstacles to college access and discusses the ways that nonprofit student loan providers are working to overcome challenges in order to open the doors of higher education to students across the country. Click here to read the analysis.
You can also find useful information on our Helpful Web Links page.
