This guide is designed to help students in Alberta, Canada, plan and finance postsecondary education. A student who has made financial plans will have more options when it is time to choose an institution for postsecondary education. How to choose the right school depends on what a student wants from education and what he or she plans for the future. The booklet outlines the pros and cons of various options for paying for higher education, including government-sponsored loans and grants. Some sources for further information are identified. (SLD)