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Updated to include changes in financial aid as a result of landmark new legislation passed in fall 2007, Peterson's Paying for College, provides parents and students with straight, easy-to-understand answers to the most frequently asked questions about financial aid. While most competitive books make unrealistic promises that they'll help you go to college for free, this book takes a more practical approach, recognizing that most American families will have to navigate the financial aid process and pay for college in some way. As college costs continue to rise and borrowing becomes more difficult for many families, this book is particularly timely.
This book not only provides guidance on available scholarships, types of government sponsored savings accounts and education loans but also goes on to reveal strategies on getting some of those loans forgiven. Beyond that, it provides parents and students important pointers on receiving different types of IRS tax credits and ways of claiming tax deduction for their kids' education or their own education. So, this is a must have book for students, parents and school counselors. The hot feature of the book is that all scholarships are linked by URL's. Additional information can be viewed and application forms can be filled out online. All of the links to the websites are provided at the author's book website, and a simple click of the mouse takes the reader directly to the opportunity.
Every year the cost of college goes up, and every year families struggle harder to meet these rising costs. Pay for College without Sacrificing Your Retirement offers help for taking on the double challenge of paying for your children's college education and saving for your retirement. It shows how to maximize your resources, evaluate colleges and financial aid opportunities, avoid crushing student debt, make the tax system work for you, and save for retirement. The book offers essential information for families at all income levels.
This book offers a step-by-step program that builds a complete package of scholarships, loans, and federal aid. Learn how to develop a plan, apply for loans, scholarships, and grants, and pull it all together. Let FastWeb's College Gold help you figure out how to cover the costs of college one step at a time.
Paying for College Without Going Broke 2009 is thoroughly revised and updated to take the stress, confusion, and guess-work out of applying for financial aid. It includes the latest financial aid forms and lists of annual changes in tax laws, and also shows students and their parents how to calculate their aid eligibility before applying to college and plan ahead to improve their chances of receiving aid. The includes advice on how to negotiate with financial aid offices, handle special circumstances (for single parents or independent students), and receive educational tax breaks. It is a must have for anyone concerned about the soaring costs of college tuition.
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