Loans, scholarships, and other financial aid programs can help you cover the costs of your online certificate program, even if you only plan to attend part time. This Web site can help you every step of the way.

• How to Get Aid explains how to apply for the most financial aid for your certificate program.
• How to Keep Aid shows you how to stretch your financial aid dollars.
• Repaying Loans offers you the tools and knowledge to more easily understand and keep on top of your student debt.

Note: More Federal aid is now available to part-time and less-than-half-time students. One notable exception is the Stafford Loan Program, which is still not available to students attending school less than half time. As a half-time student, you may receive less money than you would if you were attending school full time, but the aid packages will have many similarities otherwise. You can use financial aid money for all educational expenses.