Getting Financial Aid 2009 (College Board Guide to Getting Financial Aid) (Paperback)

by The College Board (Author)

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Product Description

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. 

About the Author

The College Board, a not-for-profit membership association, connects students to college success and opportunity through major programs and services in college admissions, guidance, assessment, financial aid, enrollment, and teaching and learning. Among its best-known programs are the SAT®, the PSAT/NMSQT®, and the Advanced Placement Program® (AP). Students, parents, educators, and librarians recognize the College Board as a source of expertise on SAT and CLEP®test preparation, college admissions, and financial aid. The Board publishes the bestselling Official SAT Study Guide, the College Handbook, the Book of Majors, and other books that help students prepare for college, research their options, and succeed in higher education. It also maintains the popular collegeboard.com Web site, which is visited by more than two million unique visitors per month.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1000 pages
• Publisher: College Board; 1st edition (July 8, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0874478251
• ISBN-13: 978-0874478259
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #351,756 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Getting Financial Aid 2009, August 31, 2008

By	Warren Turner - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This publication is an essential reference in applying for financial aid at US colleges. It tells the prospective student how to apply and lists 1000's of available scholarships. Indexing could be improved. Scholarships are listed alphabetically by state. There is no index to type of scholarship.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Usefulness of Getting Financial Aid, December 14, 2008

By	Glenda G "Glenda" (Los Altos CA) - See all my reviews

I have found this book extremely useful in my work as a private College Counselor. I think anyone interested in hopefully obtaining financial aid will find that the information in this book comes from a reputable source. I have found that there is often a problem trying to determine whether or not the information is credible and useful. There are many sources that are neither credible or reliable.

5.0 out of 5 stars All the info you need, June 25, 2009

By	Glenn E. Graham (Pflugerville, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

There is all the info you need to feel secure that you are getting the most for you child's education.