Overview

Completely revised with updated descriptions, contact information, websites, and available monies, this guide to financing higher education is the only resource students need to fund their pursuit of knowledge. Balancing detailed explanations with real-life examples and practical resources, the featured topics include finding and winning scholarships, requesting a reassessment from colleges for more financial aid, maximizing assistance from state and federal governments, taking advantage of educational tax breaks, and benefiting from government-subsidized student loans. Creative strategies-such as starting profitable dorm-room enterprises, trading tuition costs for volunteer service, and canceling debts with loan-repayment programs-help students find extra money when more traditional routes are exhausted. The provided tips are designed for students of all ages and levels and their parents.

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Author:   Gen Tanabe ,  Kelly Tanabe
Publisher:   SuperCollege LLC,US
Imprint:   SuperCollege LLC,US
Edition:   Eleventh Edition
ISBN:  

9781617601811

ISBN 10:   1617601810
Pages:   480
Publication Date:   13 June 2023
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Many Ways to Pay for College Chapter 2: Find a Scholarship Chapter 3: Contests for Students Chapter 4: Guaranteed Scholarships Chapter 5: Reward Programs for Students Chapter 6: Save for College Chapter 7: Tax Breaks for Students Chapter 8: Maximize Financial Aid Chapter 9: Asking for More Financial Aid Chapter 10: Avoid Financial Aid Scams Chapter 11: Get Your State to Pay Chapter 12: Borrow Money for College Chapter 13: Loan Forgiveness Programs Chapter 14: Military Options Chapter 15: Save Money While in College Chapter 16: Make Your College Cheaper Chapter 17: Be a Dorm Room Entrepreneur Chapter 18: Internships and Part-time Jobs Chapter 19: Be a Part-time Student Chapter 20: Opportunities for Adult Students Chapter 21: Opportunities for Graduate Students Chapter 22: Conclusion

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About this book: This book is a hole in one. Open any page to discover an easily-understood financial gem. --Dr. Robin Boren, Independent College Counselor and former Department Chair at Dakota Ridge High School About other books by the authors: A present for anxious parents. --Honolulu Advertiser Advice on applying for scholarships from start to finish. --Town & Country Magazine All students will profit from this highly detailed book. --David Miller, Director of College Counseling, Stevenson School

"About this book: “This book is a hole in one. Open any page to discover an easily-understood financial gem.” —Dr. Robin Boren, Independent College Counselor and former Department Chair at Dakota Ridge High School About other books by the authors: ""A present for anxious parents."" —Honolulu Advertiser ""Advice on applying for scholarships from start to finish."" —Town & Country Magazine ""All students will profit from this highly detailed book."" —David Miller, Director of College Counseling, Stevenson School"

Author Information

Gen Tanabe and Kelly Tanabe are the authors of 14 books including How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay, The Ultimate Scholarship Book and 1001 Ways to Pay for College. They tour the country as speakers on college planning and live in the Bay Area of California.

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