The Complete Idiot's Guide to Paying for College

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Paying for College

Author: Ken Clark, CFP

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2010-10-05

Total Pages: 429

ISBN-13: 1101444053

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A higher education without falling deep in debt. With the lack of financial aid, grants, and scholarships available today due to the economic climate, parents and students need serious help in finding ways to pay for college. Savings plans and resources have disappeared. Loans seem impossible to pay off. That's where The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Paying for College steps in. It helps develop an action plan for people to budget and pay for college right now, and if necessary, strategize repayment after graduation. It also explains how to: • Find ways to lower the cost of tuition and room and board • Find honest–to–goodness free money • Discover more affordable options like college credit for military service, peer–to–peer lending, or attending nontraditional colleges and universities


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Into College

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Into College

Author: O'Neal Turner

Publisher: Alpha Computer

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 9781567615081

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You're no idiot, of course. You know that college life is full of exciting academic challenges, and you can't wait to gain independence from your parents and meet new friends. But when it comes to evaluating colleges, filling out application forms, and figuring out tuition expenses, you feel like you're back in second grade learning multiplication tables. Don't stay back just yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide® to College Planning, Second Edition helps make this difficult process go as smoothly as possible...and brings you closer to your dream education. In this completely revised and updated Complete Idiot's Guide®, you get: --Helpful guidelines on figuring out what you're looking for in a college. --Up-to-date information about applying for loans and scholarships. --Cutting-edge tips on putting together a winning application, earning high test scores, and getting impressive recommendations. --Simple steps on qualifying for financial aid.


The Complete Idiot's Guide to College Survival

The Complete Idiot's Guide to College Survival

Author: Laurie Rozakis

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 9780028641690

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Offers survival tips on adjusting to college life, on- and off-campus housing, the Greek scene, studying, exams and papers, finances, partying, and balancing work and leisure time.


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Financial Aid for College, 2nd Edition

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Financial Aid for College, 2nd Edition

Author: David Rye M.B.A.

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2008-02-05

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 1440636249

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Most futures depend on it This comprehensive, fully updated edition shows readers how to get scholarships, find the best financial aid packages for academic or sports skills, improve one's chances of receiving financial aid, take advantage of the new tax laws to build a college savings plan, and much more. Also includes a newly updated yellow-pages directory with names, addresses, and information on where to inquire and how to apply for financial aid. • A must-have purchase for anyone considering budgeting for or financing a college education


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Into Top Colleges

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Into Top Colleges

Author: Marna Atkin

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 9781592578979

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This must-have guide carefully explores the to-do's to gain admission to a top tier school. Students and parents will learn about choosing the right school, what college admissions officers really consider when making their decisions, early decision versus early action, and what being on the waitlist means.


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Teaching College

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Teaching College

Author: Anthony D. Fredericks

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 9781592576005

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Discover how college students learn; learn the similarities and differences between small-group teaching and large-hall lecturing; keep your discussions lively and engaging; develop a different set of skills when teaching people with life experience in continuing education classes; manage your time effectively--both in and out of the classroom; engage students in positive learning experiences; prepare yourself for evaluation--by students, colleagues, and yourself.


College Planning For Dummies

College Planning For Dummies

Author: Pat Ordovensky

Publisher: For Dummies

Published: 1999-07-26

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13:

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A guide on how to plan for college, including how to choose the right school, how to fill out the application, how to apply for financial aid, and what pitfalls to avoid.


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Going Back to College

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Going Back to College

Author: Dolores A. Mize Ph.D.

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2007-01-02

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 1440696934

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The grown-up’s guide to higher education. Adults make up 41% of students on campus today, but the truth is many enter college feeling lost, uncomfortable, and “too old” in the traditional class structure. This book provides information that is unique to the adult learning experience, including selecting the right school and courses, online enrollment and advisement, school for the full-time parent, juggling classes and a job, and more. - Author Dolores A. Mize, PhD, is a higher education leader who received her doctorate as a single parent. - Covers every unique challenge for the adult college student.