Books, Reference, Education, Financial Aid

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Ben Kaplan
How to Go to College Almost for Free
by Collins (Paperback) (Release Date: 2001-09-18)

Make your educational dreams come true! Worried about how to pay for college? Afraid of drowning in a sea of student debt? Sure, Ben Kaplan once felt that way too. But that was before he discovered that there are billions of scholarship dollars out there for students with all types of interests, skills, and backgrounds. After winning enough college cash to cover virtually the entire cost of his dream school, he's written an indispensable guide that shows you how to stake your own scholarship claim. Now in this fully revised and updated edition, Ben distills his proven step-by-step game plan that positions you to win big money for college -- regardless of your age, GPA, financial situation, or family background. With humor and insight, he reveals insider secrets for successfully finding, applying for, and winning lucrative scholarship awards -- empowering you with the information, inspiration, and know-how to afford the college of your choice and realize your educational dreams. ...

Harlan Cohen
The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into in College
by Sourcebooks, Inc. (Paperback)

Harlan Cohen knows students. Through his syndicated column "Help Me, Harlan!" and his annual college speaking tour, Harlan has spent years helping thousands of students cope with the tough transition to college life. The Naked Roommate gives college students the 100 things they need to know to get over the speed bumps and make the most out of college. Packed with advice from Harlan's years of experience, as well as stories and tips straight from students who have lived it, this book covers all the need-to-know questions. Topics include: € Roommates: My Lying, Stealing, Klepto Roommate; Noisy, Naughty, and Nasty Roommates; and The Ultimate Roommate Rule € Greek Life: Getting In; Fraternity/Sorority Life: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly € Life inside the Classroom: To Go or Not to Go; Most Professors Don't Hate You; and How to Be More Than Just a Number € Drinking on Campus: NOT Everyone Is Doing It; Dating & Drinking; and Should You Get Busted € ...

Princeton Review
Paying for College without Going Broke, 2009 Edition (College Admissions Guides)
by Princeton Review (Paperback) (Release Date: 2008-10-14)

As the cost of college steadily increases, paying for it requires insider strategies to maximize financial aid and minimize college costs. Paying for College Without Going Broke 2009 is thoroughly revised and updated to take the stress, confusion, and guess-work out of applying for financial aid.The only book to include the latest financial aid forms and lists of annual changes in tax laws, it also shows students and their parents how to calculate their aid eligibility before applying to college and plan ahead to improve their chances of receiving aid. The book also includes advice on how to negotiate with financial aid offices, handle special circumstances (for single parents or independent students), and receive educational tax breaks. It is a must have for anyone concerned about the soaring costs of college tuition.

Gen Tanabe, Kelly Tanabe
The Ultimate Scholarship Book 2009: Billions of Dollars in Scholarships, Grants and Prizes (Ultimate Scholarship Book: Billions of Dollars in Scholarships,)
by Supercollege, Llc (Paperback)

Information on thousands of scholarships, grants, and prizes is easily accessible in this comprehensive directory that features awards indexed by career goal, major, academics, public service, talent, athletics, religion, ethnicity, and more. Each listing contains detailed information so students and parents have everything they need to apply, including eligibility requirements, how to obtain an application, how to get more information about each award, sponsor website listings, award amounts, and key deadlines. With awards for high school, college, graduate, and adult students, this guide also includes tips on how to conduct the most effective scholarship search, how to write a winning scholarship application, and how to avoid scholarship scams.

Kaplan
Kaplan Scholarships 2009 Edition: Billions of Dollars in Free Money for College
by Kaplan Publishing (Paperback)

Kaplan Scholarships, 2009 Edition features information on programs that offer significant and unrestricted scholarships combined with tips and advice on how to get them. The guide includes:*A list of scholarships--each worth at least $1,000--that do not restrict to any one school, and do not require repayment of any kind. *Detailed summaries on each scholarship's financial data, duration of scholarship, eligibility requirements, and application and contact information. *Expert tips and advice on how applicants should research their options, set a timetable, apply for the best opportunities, and avoid scholarship scams.

Joseph F. Hurley
The Best Way to Save for College - A Complete Guide to Section 529 Plans
by Bonacom Pubns (Paperback)

College savings plans, 529 Plans, Qualified state tuition programs, QSTPs, Prepaid tuition contracts, Educational savings accounts. They go by many names, but they all represent the same thing: a REVOLUTION in the way families with children are investing for the future. What other type of program allows you to invest over $100,000 in a professionally-managed tax-deferred account for each child without regard to age or income level? Where else does your state offer significant benefits for investing, including tax deductions, income exemption, and even scholarship money. What other mechanism allows estates by hundreds of thousands of dollars without gift tax, and without giving up control of the assets? The answer is that no other IRS-approved program provides the combination of benefits that a Section 529 state-sponsored college savings plan does. Investing for future college expenses will never be the same again. And forget what you may have heard about these ...

Debra Lipphardt
The Scholarship & Financial Aid Solution: How to Go to College for Next to Nothing with Short Cuts, Tricks, and Tips from Start to Finish
by Atlantic Publishing Company (FL) (Perfect Paperback)

College costs are continuing to rise, with a four-year private school averaging $22,218 and a four-year public school averaging $5,836 for the 2006-07 school year. The good news is that more than $134 billion in financial aid is available. The Scholarship & Financial Aid Handbook will show you how to earmark some of that money for your college education, ensuring that you will be able to afford a higher education. In this book, you will learn about the different types of scholarships, including those based on academics, awards, honors, leadership, test scores, extracurricular activities, majors, community service, volunteer work, essays, financial aid, minority status, even some unusual ones. You will learn how to determine your eligibility for these scholarships, as well as how to enlist the help of your parents, how to recognize and avoid scholarship scams, how to create a résumé, how to ask and who to ask for letters of recommendation, how to ace interviews with ...

The College Board
Getting Financial Aid 2009 (College Board Guide to Getting Financial Aid)
by College Board (Paperback) (Release Date: 2008-07-08)

This simple, friendly, step-by-step guide explains how to get financial aid.  It also gives the "financial aid picture" for each of 3,000 colleges, universities, and technical schools including "Know the Lingo" guides to financial aid terms; step-by-step guides to filling out the FAFSA and other forms; details about unique scholarships offered by colleges; advice on working through college; and strategies for going "beyond the forms" to explain circumstances to colleges. 

The College Board
Scholarship Handbook 2009 (College Board Scholarship Handbook)
by College Board (Paperback) (Release Date: 2008-07-08)

The Scholarship Handbook 2009 is an ideal resource for students and parents who need help paying for college.  It provides complete, authoritative facts about more than 2,100 scholarship, internship, and loan programs offered to undergraduates by foundations, charitable organizations, and state and federal government agencies.  Each program is clearly described, and indexes help students quickly find scholarships for which they qualify.  Included is a planning worksheet to help organize applications and meet critical deadlines. 

William B. Badke
Research Strategies: Finding Your Way Through the Information Fog
by iUniverse-Indigo (Paperback)

Are you ready for your next research project? Really ready? In today's increasingly technological world, it's becoming harder to find the information you want. Do you have the skills and strategies you'll need to get the job done? With his concise, understandable, witty manner, librarian William Badke shows you that research doesn't have to be painful. You'll learn the skills that are essential to the success of any research project so that you can take control of the research process and make it work for you. Research Strategies is as friendly as a puppy, as informative as your friend's diary, and as helpful as a personal valet. Don't go to a library without it!

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