Your financial aid office may have a list of lenders they usually work with. There are many educational benefits available to service personnel, whether you serve full-time or are a member of the Reserves. Contact your local recruiter for specific benefits available. By taking advanced placement tests some campuses will grant you credit or a waiver of course requirements. This could reduce the number of courses you need to take to complete your degree, enabling you to graduate sooner and thereby reducing your overall costs.
Some students also take courses during the summer to meet their degree requirements.
By completing your degree requirements sooner you can reduce your overall costs.