Parents can also calculate the total cost of borrowing by utilizing a repayment calculator .
For information on current and historical rates, visit the Federal Reserve's homepage . BVU Plan Families may want to consider using a combination of the BVU Plan and the PLUS loan to finance their expected family contribution. The Department of Education provides a general overview of methods for financing a college education in Getting Ready for College Early and at Project Easi . Visit Vanguard's site for a good summary of the program. The U.S. Treasury Department's website has information on U.S. Savings Bonds .