Arco the Unofficial Guide to Financing a College Education

by Turlington, Shannon R.

• ISBN13: 9780028628752
• ISBN10: 0028628756
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-02-01
• Publisher: Arco Pub

Summary

The competition for financial aid is tough and getting tougher. What you need is trusted, insider advice on making the right decisions, applying at the right times to the right organizations, and presenting your credentials in the right way, to guarantee your success. And that's what you get with this Unofficial Guide! Independent of any official organization, it's free to give you the inside scoop that official sources can't or won't reveal. You'll get the most candid, up-to-date, and totally objective information available about finding and applying for financial aid.

Table of Contents

Why "Unofficial"? The Unofficial Guide Declaration of Independence
Introduction: How This Guide Was Researched and Written
The Unofficial Report: Paying for College	p. 3
What's New in Financial Aid	p. 17
Financial Aid and Your Taxes	p. 27
Getting Help on the Internet	p. 37
Preparing for the Application Process	p. 51
Federal Aid Sources: The Unofficial Report	p. 65
State Aid Sources: The Unofficial Report	p. 81
Private Aid Sources: The Unofficial Report	p. 111
Looking Elsewhere for Aid	p. 123
Going the Loan Route	p. 145
Finding Smarter Ways to Pay the Bill	p. 155
Keeping College Costs Down	p. 165
At-a-Glance Financial Aid Calendar	p. 173
Putting Together Your Financial Aid Package	p. 175
Directory of Scholarships and Grants	p. 185
Unofficial Resources	p. 407
Glossary of Financial Aid Terms	p. 413
Index	p. 425
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