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8 Steps to Paying Less for College: A Crash Course in Scholarships, Grants, and Financial Aid (College Admissions Guides)
8 Steps to Paying Less for College A Crash Course in Scholarships Grants and Financial Aid - College Admissions Guides Author:The Princeton Review FINANCIAL AID MADE EASY! This concise, easy-to-follow guide breaks the confusing college financial aid process down into 8 simple steps to help you afford your education. — Alas, not everybody started saving for college when their kid was in diapers. But there?s still hope?and help! This friendly guide distills the confusing financial aid process... more » into 8 clear, actionable steps you can take RIGHT NOW to help afford college.
The underlying message is simple: Parents and students who understand how to apply for financial aid get more financial aid. Armed with the checklists, timelines, and info in this book, you?ll be able to:
? Figure out what colleges actually cost
? Understand grants, loans, work-study, and other forms of aid
? Get to know the FAFSAŽ and CSS Profile(TM)
? Research scholarship opportunities
? Quickly compare financial aid offers from different schools
? Find creative ways to lighten your debt load
Note: This book is designed to be a quick primer covering the most useful core finanicial aid information. For students and parents looking for comprehensive, A-Z guidance?including long-term strategies and step-by-step help on the forms?check out Paying for College, The Princeton Review's classic and definitive guide to the A-to-Zs of financial aid.« less