Student Aid resources for parents and students
The Project on Student Debt has a page that lets you look at the average student debt, state by state, and college by college (4-year colleges only). Click on Texas and see the average student college loan data, then scroll down to compare colleges. Not all colleges responded to the request for information.
At Lamar University, listed as a low student debt school in their Student Debt and the Class of 2009 report, the average debt load was $ 7,856.

Thinking about attending college? Will you need a loan? If so, think federal aid first! Federal loans
usually offer borrowers lower interest rates and have more flexible repayment options than loans from banks or other private sources. This brochure explains the differences between federal and private education loans, the various kinds of federal loans offered and the dollar amounts available.
By visiting this website, you’re just a few clicks from everything you need to select the Texas university, college, junior college or technical school that’s best for you.You’ll find tools here to help you plan it all in detail. You can even fill out an application for the college you choose and apply for financial aid. So relax, take a deep breath, and get started.


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