Funding a College Education: Finding the Right School for Your Child and the Right Fit for Your Budget

Written expressly for parents by two college administrators who were also parents of college students, this book covers the essentials of the entire college financial aid process, from formulating the plan and understanding all the aid options to applying for aid and choosing the best offers and school. It features strategies for determining the family's financial capability using step-by-step worksheets, a case study of one family's successful approach, and sample financial aid forms. It also provides financial aid information on 200 select colleges and universities, and reveals hidden sources of funding.