Use the BLOC to Finance College

There are Two Ways to Use Your BLOC for College
  1. be generous and pay the entire cost:
    you could be the parent with a generous heart and agree to pay for all college costs without student responsibility. You simply use your BLOC to pay the costs described below.

    What's nice about the BLOC is that you pay colleges expenses as needed. No need to borrow the entire amount at once.

    view how this option may work

    (note discussion below on estimating costs)

  2. have the student share part of the costs:
    you may be a parent that wants your student to share some responsibility for the costs. We have a program where the students borrows funds to pay for school and the parent uses the BLOC to pay down the loan while the student is attending school

    view how this option may work

    (note discussion below on estimating costs)
Associated Costs for College

School Tuition and Fees:
cost to attend class instruction and the use of facilities, labs, libraries and all other related services for each enrolled student

Books and Supplies:
the estimated amount for books and supplies the student will be required to purchase for classroom instruction — this item may include a computer and other electronic/telecommunication devices

Computer and Other Electronics:
not necessarily required since colleges offer computer labs and other shared facilities. However, given the electronic push made by colleges, it will be the student's advantage to have their own personal computer along with a printer and other necessary electronics

Room and Board:
the estimated cost for housing and food if you live in a residence hall; if you live off campus, food expenses are not estimated

Transportation:
the estimated cost for 2-3 round trips from your home to school; if you live with your parents, the estimated commuting costs will be calculated

Personal Living Expenses:
the estimated cost for clothing, grooming supplies, laundry and limited entertainment

Other Personal Costs:
personal expenses that are specific to the student such as disability expenses, dependent care, loan fees, etc.

Miscellaneous:
any other expenses that you can identify with your school's Financial Aid Office

Types of Financial Aid Awards

Scholarships and Grants:
awarded by the college and some private institutions. Scholarships and grants are free money sources that do not need to be repaid.

Stafford Student Loans:
your student should apply for the maximum amount of stafford student loans. These loans are backed by the federal government and offer the lowest repayment terms

Work Study:
your student may be eligible for work study programs where a wage is earned to help pay for school. Work student program are distributed by the colleges.

Other College Aid:
your student may receive other college aid to help reduce the total college cost. These aid programs are awarded by the college.

see our student loan module on available aid options


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BANK EQUITY for College

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