The U.S. census — a count of every person in the country that takes place every decade — is an often overlooked linchpin of America’s democratic system. Required by the U.S. Constitution, its results determine how many congressional representatives each state receives. It also dictates how the federal government allocates almost $900 billion a year in federal spending. Even a 1% undercount can cost a state millions of dollars.

This is the best place to start for the Virginia Peninsula student or prospective student to understand the costs of attending and how much you may need to borrow or finance.

A site from the National Consumer Law Center. This is a resource for borrowers, families, and Advocates.

The home of the Department of Education student aid information.

Source of student financial aid information, advice and tools