College Financial Aid For Dummies

By Joyce Lain Kennedy and Herm Davis

Book Overview

Would you or your child like to apply for college but aren't sure how you're going to pay for it? Has it been years since you've been in school and you'd like to continue your education without going broke? Are you overwhelmed and confused by all the financial options available today? If you think you have to be rich to go to college, think again! College Financial Aid For Dummies cuts through the financial jargon and provides you with tips, techniques, and suggestions for navigating the financial aid maze and getting the money you need for college. Inside, you'll discover how to Understand the differences between scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs Locate aid sources from the government, schools, private organizations, employers, and more! Organize your finances and plan for your entire college career Use your good grades, special talents, and other achievements to qualify for merit scholarships Fill out financial forms with ease and avoid costly mistakes Use the Internet to find the money you need, submit aid applications, and more Discover alternatives to paying back your loans and design a payment plan that works for you

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764550497
• ISBN13: 9780764550492
• Release Date: July 1997
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.2" x 1.1" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

Best book I have found on subject!

I have read six books on college financial aid and this is the hands down winner. It has everything you need to plan and execute a faultless fiancial aid strategy. I checked this out of the library but I am buying my own copy. It is a good read and a good reference. It has all the secrets to getting the most financial aid possilbe with web sites of places to get more info.If someone finds a better book for parents, please let me know!

This guidance counselor loves them!!

I have been a high school guidance counselor for 20 years. This book really explains the FAFSA process to my students and their parents, I highly reccomend it!!Also love College planning for dummies. It really simplifies the college admissions process and search journey for my kids.

This guidance counselor loves them!

I have been a high school guidance counselor for 20 years. This book really explains the FAFSA process to my students and their parents, I highly reccomend it! Also love College planning for dummies. It really simplifies the college admissions process and search journey for my kids.

a great book

Buy this book! It can save you tons of money for college. Reading this book even helped me decide what type of college was best for me by narrowing down my financial options.

Smart way to find out about getting money for college

I very much appreciated reading Dr. Davis' book. I found the personalized writing style to be reassuring and supportive in understanding and addressing the decisions, procedures, and forms that parents and students face in coping with the college tuition crisis. The information has helped me become a better educated consumer in the college financial aid process.