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How to finance your education

An inside view on how to finance your college education.

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The main campus of the American University of Beirut is shown in this undated photo. — American University of Beirut

So you’ve set your sights on your ideal college.

You’ve already got the good grades you need to make your dream a reality. But there’s still one looming question: How are you going to pay for it?

The good news is there’s plenty of financial help out there for those who need it — from government aid to student loans and scholarships underwritten by corporations, private foundations and even foreign nations.

The not-so-good news: Information is scattered all over the place, and unearthing the student aid that’s right for you may take some real detective work.

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