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Barron's Complete College Financing Guide

by Marguerite J. Dennis

Updated to reflect the most current figures and information, this book gives parents and students the facts they need about financial aid for education. Described here are ways to shop for and get low interest student loans, and how to find scholarship and grant sources including many that aren't widely known.

Take Control of Your Student Loan Debt: (3rd Ed)

by Robin Leonard, Deanne Loonin

Failure to pay back your student loan can mean having your wages garnished, tax refund intercepted and your credit damaged. Take Control of Your Student Loan Debt presents simple, effective ways for you to get out of student loan debt.

The book clearly explains: what the repayment options are, how to postpone repayment, how to avoid default, how to handle collection efforts by the government, how to get out of default, when to choose bankruptcy, take Control of Your Student Loan Debt includes sample forms and letters.

The Debt-Free Graduate: How to Survive College without Going Broke

by Murray Baker

Almost everyone worries about how they will find the money to pay for school, but these worries can now be reduced with the right advice. The Debt Free Graduate tells users how they can stay out of debt by taking simple and easy measures and still have the times of their lives in college. Written in a straightforward, down-to-earth format, students will learn how to find affordable campus housing, how to thrive on a budget, and how to cut costs on telephone bills, utilities, laundry and much, much more. Filled with money saving, practical tips, this book will help users become more aware of the "little things" they can do to finance their education and cut down on living expenses.

Financing Your College Degree: A Guide for Adult Students

by David F. Finney

Most adult students return to school for job or career reasons. If you are thinking of going to college to gain new skills or to change or advance your career, this book can help you join the ranks of the fastest-growing segment of the college student population.

Paying for College Without Going Broke (Princeton Review Series)

by Kalman A. Chany, Geoff Martz

Insider Strategies for Maximizing Financial Aid and Minimizing College Costs

  • Plan ahead to improve your chance of receiving financial aid
  • Calculate your aid eligibility before you apply to colleges
  • Complete financial aid forms (including the FAFSA and the CSS PROFILE)
  • Negotiate with the financial aid office
  • Learn about educational tax breaks
  • Handle special circumstances if you're a single parent or an independent student

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