Mary Castillo looks at common misconceptions about funding higher education as students head back to school this fall. Photo by Peter J. Thompson/National Post

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Post-secondary students have a variety of options to fund their education. Selecting the appropriate funding sources can make the difference between graduating with manageable debt or a mountain of debt that limits future opportunities. The following tips address common misconceptions about funding higher education for students and their families.

Repayable sources of funding

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