How to pay for college

University of Minnesota students
Students walked between classes on the University of Minnesota's Minneapolis campus in 2010.
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In August, The Daily Circuit covered President Obama's push for measures to make college more easily affordable.

Our listeners, however, were less interested in the politics of college costs and more interested in how to actually pay for it — now.

So two experts joined The Daily Circuit to answer questions and offer advice about how to finance a college education.

LEARN MORE ABOUT PAYING FOR COLLEGE:

Secrets to paying for college
CNN Money offers inside tips on how to save creatively and what colleges aren't telling you about tuition.

Answers to your questions about paying for college
The Choice blog from The New York Times features a five-part Q&A with college finance expert Laura Perna.

How to get the best college financial aid deal possible
The financial aid directors of two Minnesota colleges share tips on how to get assistance to pay for school on The Daily Circuit.

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