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Demystifies the scholarship selection process
Write winning essays and get financial aid
Need money for college? This simple, straightforward guide shows you how to find scholarships, grants, and other ‘free money’ to use toward your college expenses. You get expert advice on applying for federal grants, participating in state tuition plans, competing for scholarships from private organizations, and more – with tips on avoiding scams, completing your applications on time, and finding financial aid from unlikely sources.
The Dummies Way
* Explanations in plain English
* ‘Get in, get out’ information
* Icons and other navigational aids
* Tear-out cheat sheet
* Top ten lists
* A dash of humor and fun
Write winning essays and get financial aid
Need money for college? This simple, straightforward guide shows you how to find scholarships, grants, and other ‘free money’ to use toward your college expenses. You get expert advice on applying for federal grants, participating in state tuition plans, competing for scholarships from private organizations, and more – with tips on avoiding scams, completing your applications on time, and finding financial aid from unlikely sources.
The Dummies Way
* Explanations in plain English
* ‘Get in, get out’ information
* Icons and other navigational aids
* Tear-out cheat sheet
* Top ten lists
* A dash of humor and fun
€13.99
Table of Content
Introduction.Part I: The Process, the Players, and the
Possibilities.
Chapter 1: Finding Free Money: How Can I Make It Happen?
Chapter 2: The Nitty-Gritty of Receiving Free Money.
Chapter 3: Recognizing the Realities: What Can You Truly
Expect?
Chapter 4: Avoiding College Aid Scams.
Part II: Getting Your Due from Uncle Sam.
Chapter 5: Getting Help From Your Federal Friends.
Chapter 6: Getting Help from Federal Loans.
Chapter 7: Signing Up for Other Federal Benefits.
Chapter 8: Taxing Issues: You and the IRS.
Part III: Looking Closer to Home: Free Money From Your State
and Hometown.
Chapter 9: Getting Free $ from Your State.
Chapter 10: Trying Harder with Your State.
Chapter 11: Going Local.
Part IV: Scoping Out Free Money from Prospective
Colleges.
Chapter 12: Getting a Better Deal on Tuition.
Chapter 13: Qualifying for Merit Scholarships.
Chapter 14: Playing the Game: Understanding Athletic
Scholarships.
Chapter 15: Free Money for International Study . . .and for
International Students.
Part V: I Didn’t Think of That! Lots More Sources of
Free Money.
Chapter 16: Getting Free Money from Organizations.
Chapter 17: Asking the Boss for Free Money.
Chapter 18: Joining Up: You’re in the Army (or Navy or Air
Force or Marines) Now.
Chapter 19: Staring into the Educational Crystal Ball.
Chapter 20: Resource Guide.
Chapter 21: The Ten Best Ways to Get Free Money for College.
Chapter 22: Ten Places You May Not Think to Look for Free
Money.
Chapter 23: Ten College Payment Plans That Just Don’t
Work.
Chapter 24: Ten Things Colleges Don’t Tell You.
Appendix: Glossary.
Index.
About the author
David Rosen is a management consultant, writer, andteacher.
Caryn Mladen is a consultant, writer, educator, and
lawyer.
Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 384 ● ISBN 9781118069790 ● File size 11.0 MB ● Publisher John Wiley & Sons ● Published 2011 ● Edition 1 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 2352671 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM
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