Paying for college these days can take more planning than ever before, which means that parents and students need even more help and guidance than they once did. Navigating today's confusing sea of Pell Grants and income protection allowances can be tricky, so it's important to start early and investigate all your options. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Financial Aid for College, Second Edition, helps you find your way through the maze of options.

"In this revised and updated Complete Idiot's Guide you get: tactics for creating a college savings plan, tips on how to find the best low-interest loan programs, financial aid forms - demystified, an up-to-date directory of names, addresses, and information on where to inquire and how to apply for financial aid."--Back cover.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Financial Aid for College helps parents and students create a plan to pay the costs of a college education. It is filled with practical advice about where to find low-interest loans, how to take advantage of tax laws, how to negotiate the best aid offer, and how to improve the chances of receiving financial aid. A special feature is the information directory, the names and addresses of places to inquire about and apply for financial aid. The book also contains up-to-date aid forms and explains what credit history information to include.

A higher education without falling deep in debt. With the lack of financial aid, grants, and scholarships available today due to the economic climate, parents and students need serious help in finding ways to pay for college. Savings plans and resources have disappeared. Loans seem impossible to pay off. That's where The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Paying for College steps in. It helps develop an action plan for people to budget and pay for college right now, and if necessary, strategize repayment after graduation. It also explains how to: • Find ways to lower the cost of tuition and room and board • Find honest–to–goodness free money • Discover more affordable options like college credit for military service, peer–to–peer lending, or attending nontraditional colleges and universities

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Discover a concrete financial plan to finance a college education Financing a college education is a daunting task no matter what your circumstances. Bestselling author and personal finance expert, Eric Tyson offers tried and true strategic advice on how to understand loans, know your options, and how to improve your financial fitness while paying down your student loan debt. Armed with the checklists and timelines, you’ll be able to: Figure out what colleges actually cost Get to know the FAFSA® and CSS Profile(TM) Research scholarship opportunities Quickly compare financial aid offers from different schools Find creative ways to lighten your debt load Explore alternatives such as apprenticeships, online programs Paying for College For Dummies helps parents and independent students navigate everything from planning strategically as a married/separated/divorced/widowed parent, completing every question on the FAFSA and CSS PROFILE forms, understanding tax laws, and so much more. No other book offers this much practical guidance on choosing and paying or college.

Bring your college goal within reach! You can make college a reality if you're willing to do your homework, learn to lower both your direct and indirect college costs, and pursue advice on scholarships and other forms of aid.