Paying for Education


MyMoney.gov is the U.S. government's website dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics of financial planning. Head Start parents, grantees, and the general public may find this resource useful when considering ways to pay for their education.

The following is an excerpt from MyMoney.gov. Paying for Education Title V of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act (FACT Act) established the Financial Literacy and Education Commission (Commission) with the purpose of improving the financial literacy and education of persons in the United States. To reach the widest number of people possible, the Commission established a website and a toll-free telephone number (1-888-MYMONEY) to coordinate the presentation of educational materials from across the spectrum of federal agencies that deal with financial issues and markets. Full text»

"Paying for Education." Mymoney.gov. U.S. Department of the Treasury/U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Commission. 2007. English.