College Secrets: How to Save Money, Cut College Costs and Graduate Debt Free
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| Rating | : | 4.14 (762 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1932450114 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 270 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In this book, you’ll discover: 22 hidden costs that college officials never talk about24 tricks to slash in-state and out-of-state tuition costs7 tips to keep room and board expenses under control13 strategies to save money on books and supplies14 lifestyle costs that students must manage wisely 6 do’s and don’ts to avoid credit card debt in college12 steps to boost your odds of winning scholarships15 common mistakes that reduce your financial aid … and much, much more! The College Secrets series is your roadmap to paying for college the smart way – with some sanity, truth and planning in the process, and without going broke or winding up deep in debt.. Tuition and fees are just the tip of the iceberg! To properly manage college costs, you need to understand the real price tag of a higher education, including hidden fees that surprise students after they enroll in a college or university. College Secrets a
"Khalfani-Cox explains the financial aid process in detail, along with information about getting scholarships, work-study jobs, and tools for forecasting the true cost of higher education For every college expense a family encounters, Khalfani-Cox says there are multiple strategies to reduce out-of-pocket costs." - Education Week"College is more expensive than ever, but you can save $20,000 to $200,000 during a four-year education just by being a smarter consumer, says Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, author of College Secrets" - USA TODAY"Grandparents want the best for their grandchildren, but sometimes their good intentions can wreak havoc with a student's financial aid packageCox (says) there are ways to avoid having a grandparent's contribution create a world of hurt for a student." Pittsburgh Post Gazette
"Four Stars" according to Amazon Customer. Bought for grandson - so will need his view on it - we thought it looked helpful. "Great Read" according to Josh Smith. I've already text all of my family members to buy it and prepare for their kids futures . Wish I had it 5 years ago .. "Five Stars" according to Janice MacCullough. Very informative for first time parents/students trying to learn the ropes of college expenses.