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Discover Student Loans encourages responsible borrowing. That's why we provide resources, information and tools to help you make an educated decision about the best way to finance your education. This section includes additional sources of funding other than loans that can help you cover school costs. It also includes useful tips and tools to help make the financial aid process easier than ever.

This 25-minute video produced by Kiplinger and sponsored by Discover Student Loans provides valuable information on paying for higher education. Learn about savings plans, grants, scholarships, work-study programs and more. Also find out everything you need to know about the difference between federal student loans and private student loans, how interest rates and other incentives affect repayment and other helpful facts.