Publisher's Synopsis
Paying for College Without Going Broke has been featured in USA Today, the Wall Street Journal , Money , the Los Angeles Times , and dozens of other national publications, and was chosen as a Washington Post "Color of Money" Book Club Selection. The 2011 edition of this informative guidebook will tell you:
How to calculate what colleges will expect you to pay
Savvy steps that will increase your chances of receiving aid
Long- and short-term ways to lower college costs, regardless of income
How to compare aid offers-and how to appeal them if they are not enough
Strategies for divorced or single parents and independent students
The most costly mistakes parents and students make when applying for aid
How to access free online updates on college funding
Paying for College Without Going Broke also includes sample forms aid applicants must complete, including the required 2011-2012 federal FAFSA.