Publisher's Synopsis
Balancing detailed explanations with real-life examples and practical resources, this guide reveals a multitude of ways to finance higher education. Topics include how to find and win scholarships, negotiate with colleges for more financial aid, maximise assistance from state and federal governments, take advantage of educational tax breaks, and benefit from government-subsidised student loans. Also included are creative strategies such as starting profitable dorm-room enterprises, trading tuition costs for volunteer service, and cancelling debts with loan repayment programs. This book is designed to aid high school, college, adult, and graduate school students and their parents.