College Planning

Type	Description
Coverdell Education Savings Plans (CESAs)	A smart way to help pay for their child's primary, secondary, and college educational expenses by investing in an account where the money can grow tax-deferred.
Learn More About Coverdell Education Saving Plans (CESA)	Your contributions to a Coverdell Education Savings Plan (CESA) are not tax-deductible. However the money you contribute will accumulate and grow tax-free.
529 College Savings Plan	Help your kids pay for future education expenses by setting aside money in an account where it will grow tax-deferred-without ever giving up control over the money.

Loans

Type	Description
Home Equity Line of Credit Loan	A conventional loan option for parents of a student, or students themselves that may be a homeowner to use the equity they have built up in their home to help finance their child's, or their college education

North Shore Bank does not offer Federal Family Education loans. For additional information regarding loans under this program it is recommended that you contact the Financial Aids office at the school you will be, or are now attending for guidance on selecting a lender for your Federal student loan needs.

Below are some provided links to government student loan agencies that can help provide you with Federal Student Lending information, including downloading of the required Federal FASFA form to be completed for all Federal Student Lending financial assistance.

• Student Gateway to the U.S. Government
• U.S. Department of Education - Student Guide to Financial Aid.
• U.S. Department of Education - Completing the FAFSA Form (for Financial Aid).

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