PDF-[EPUB] - A Parent\'s Survival Guide to College and Financial Aid - 2nd Edition

A practical and quick read for all parents and their collegebound children this little book with a giant return covers the latest changes in financial aid gets families started on the right path and gives parents invaluable advice and peace of mind as they help their children navigate those first precarious steps of going to college A standout resource that gets to the heart of what students and their families need to know when facing two of lifes most important decisions choosing a college and financing a college education This book should be required reading for all families prior to beginning the college decision and financial aid process according to Patricia Thompson Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Financial Aid Services SUNY System Administration New York A Parents Survival Guide to College and Financial Aid 2nd Edition walks the reader quickly through the most common and expensive mistakes students and parents can make easy tips to help them reduce college costs and common sense language to help parents guide their children through the process Parents and students who follow the easy tips and heed the simple advice found in this very affordable little book will literally be able to save 1000s by avoiding the many pitfalls that can keep the student from completing their college education Jim Trimboli a seasoned and nationallyrecognized authority in financial aid speaks at schools and conferences around the country but learned firsthand what it means to be a parent of a collegebound student when his own son began his college career Jim knew that parents needed a quick and clear guide to help them through what can be a treacherous process with lots of sharks in the water ready to take advantage of their children This 2nd Edition was updated to include changes made to federal financial aid regulations set to begin in 2016 as well as expanded information about scholarships and the allimportant transitional time between the last day of high school and the first day of college. 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Take the Are You Ready for College? quiz, an enlightening questionnaire that may tell you you\'re not quite as prepared as you thought you were. But not to worry. No matter what your score, you\'ll find everything you need to know in this one handy book. This indispensable bestseller has been completely updated to reflect the latest issues and concerns of college students. Take the Are You Ready for College? quiz, an enlightening questionnaire that may tell you you\'re not quite as prepared as you thought you were. But not to worry. No matter what your score, you\'ll find everything you need to know in this one handy book.