Paying for college

Chany, Kalman A. (author.). Martz, Geoff, (author.). Princeton Review (Firm), (publisher.).

Summary: "Financing a college education is a daunting task no matter what your circumstances. With strategic guidance on applying for aid and consumer-friendly advice to minimize college costs, Paying for College helps you get in the driver's seat of your experience and: " Learn how the new tax law affects financing your college education " Maximize your financial aid eligibility " Explore long- and short-term strategies to reduce college costs and avoid expensive application mistakes " Complete every question on the FAFSA and CSS PROFILE forms to your best advantage " Compare aid offers and learn how to appeal if necessary " Plan strategically as a separated/divorced parent, blended family, or independent student"--

Record details

ISBN: 9780525570097
ISBN: 0525570098
Physical Description: print
vi, 358 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Edition: 2021 edition.
Publisher: New York : Penguin Random House, [2020]
Copyright: ©2020

Content descriptions

General Note:

"Everything you need to maximize financial aid and afford college"--Cover.

Includes FAFSA instructions and Covid-19 updates.

Formatted Contents Note:

Overview -- Long-term strategies for paying for college -- Short-term strategies for receiving more financial aid -- How to pick colleges -- What the student can do -- State aid -- Filling out the standardized forms -- Innovative payment options -- Managing your debt -- Special topics -- Less taxing matters -- Looking for a financial aid consulting service -- Looking ahead -- Worksheets and forms.