High school is definitely a time for decision-making.
And some of the decisions you make now are going to be with you for a long time after you finish school. Making decisions is stressful, because so many decisions represent important turning points in your life. You may think figuring out how to pay for college is something that only your parents have to do. So get ready now to make some decisions that will affect the rest of your life. Whether you're a junior high school student just starting to think about college or a senior facing one of your busiest years ever, take a look at the things below so you'll know how to get financial aid from grants , scholarships, work-study programs , and loans .