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Funding a College Education: Finding the Right School for Your Child and the Right Fit for Your Budget



Written expressly for parents by two college administrators who were also parents of college students, this book covers the essentials of the entire college financial aid process, from formulating the plan and understanding all the aid options to applying for aid and choosing the best offers and school. It features strategies for determining the family’s financial capability using step-by-step worksheets, a case study of one family’s successful approach, and sample … More >>

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Paying for College



The soaring costs of college in an unstable economy are frightening to students and parents alike. Even good grades won’t guarantee adequate financial aid anymore. In Paying for College, Kaplan experts offer advice that refl ects the changing needs of today’s families. Many aren’t able to secure loans or refinance their homes to cover costs: The need for moneysaving advice and strategies is greater than ever. Kaplan’s tips help families calculate specific co… More >>

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Head Start to College Planning



Parents of growing children soon realize that it’s never too early to start planning for a child’s academic success. The middle school years are typically the time when both parents and students begin thinking about college. Even so, this book’s author advises parents not to become too college-focused too early in their child’s life. Important decisions should be made based on the child’s needs and interests, emphasizing the value of middle school years as… More >>

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Best Answers To The 201 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Getting Into College



Take All the Guesswork Out of Choosing the Right College College is the greatest life-enhancing venture a student can embark upon–and an enormously expensive one for parents. Over the years, tuition costs have skyrocketed, and they aren’t about to go down. Today it’s more important than ever to make sure your choice of college is well-informed, practical and takes all factors into consideration. Best Answers to the 201 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Ge… More >>

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Cost Effective College: Creative Ways to Pay for College and Stay Out of Debt



The projected cost of attending a public college for one year now equals the cost of buying a new car. In Cost Effective College, Gordon Wadsworth teaches all the ins and outs of college financing. He includes myriad of strategies and resources to help students (and parents) pay for college now and in the future…. More >>

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