The work-study program is a student aid program that is funded by the federal government. The federal work-study program provides jobs for college student as a way for them to make money to pay for the education expenses.

These students are placed, if possible, in jobs that are related to their field of study. When I was involved in the program, most of the work-study jobs were on campus and were the type of jobs where you were able to study while you were working, making it a win-win situation for both the employee and the employer.

You will be paid at least the state minimum wage and sometimes more depending on the job. Keep in mind this is a government funding award and when you reach the amount you were awarded, you will be done working. The amount you are awarded depends on when you apply, the funding level of your school and your need.

3. Do not forget to request for the scheduled deadlines for the filing and submitting of financial aid application forms.

4. Encourage and motivate your child to search for scholarships and other privilege aids that can support his college education.

There are many options that he can choose from as long he has good scholastic records from high school.

5. Consider filing an application for a Federal college financial aid program. Most state colleges and universities offer this kind of assistance to students who deserve and are qualified to be in college but do not have the finances.

You may personally submit the Free Application Form Student Aid or the FAFSA. There are deadlines for filing the FAFSA, make sure that you have filed it before January 1st of your child's last year in high school.

6. Tell your child to get the application form from his school guidance counselors' office. You may even fill out forms on the Internet by logging in the state's FAFSA application web site.

4. Get A Four Year Degree In Two Years

It is possible for students to learn at their own pace - this means that some students will graduate from a 2 year program in 3 or even 4 years, whereas other students will graduate in 1 year, or even six months. Material costs are usually very low for online courses.

5. Costs Up To Fifty Percent Less

You can learn a class online for about half the cost of the regular course. Interesting materials such as video lectures, taped lectures, and such, may be mailed to you. You can have all your student loans paid off years in advance of your peers if you take advantage of an online education.