The Scholarship & Financial Aid Solution: How to Go to College for Next to Nothing with Short Cuts, Tricks, and Tips from Start to Finish (Perfect Paperback)

by Debra Lipphardt (Author)
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College costs are continuing to rise, with a four-year private school averaging $22,218 and a four-year public school averaging $5,836 for the 2006-07 school year. The good news is that more than $134 billion in financial aid is available. The Scholarship & Financial Aid Handbook will show you how to earmark some of that money for your college education, ensuring that you will be able to afford a higher education. In this book, you will learn about the different types of scholarships, including those based on academics, awards, honors, leadership, test scores, extracurricular activities, majors, community service, volunteer work, essays, financial aid, minority status, even some unusual ones. You will learn how to determine your eligibility for these scholarships, as well as how to enlist the help of your parents, how to recognize and avoid scholarship scams, how to create a résumé, how to ask and who to ask for letters of recommendation, how to ace interviews with scholarship committees, and how to prepare for your interview. Additionally, you will discover where to look for scholarships, from your school to local organizations, businesses, and online. You will be provided with tips on filling out applications and tips for writing essays, as well as how to alter your essays for multiple uses. Also included are possible essay topics, sample interview questions, and information on state grants, FAFSA, and work study. The Scholarship & Financial Aid Handbook is intended to be a guide for students, parents, and school personnel to assist students in finding and obtaining scholarships. The author uses her years of experience and exhaustive research to help you benefit from scholarships. Even if you do not have above average grades, participate in lots of extracurricular activities, or have an abundance of extracurricular activities, you can find money to go to college. Just read this book and apply the techniques found within.

Product Details

• Perfect Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Company (FL) (February 18, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1601382618
• ISBN-13: 978-1601382610
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #116,365 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars For college-bound seniors..., December 12, 2008

By	Chris Hilbig (San Antonio, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This would had been a great book if I was in my senior year of high-school. Unfortunately I'm 29 and wish to attend art school, and as the book states, more scholarships are geared to high-schoolers. :( Anyway, the book basically takes you by the hand and guides you through the process of seeking a scholarship and receiving it. A lot of the information and tips are painfully obvious no-brainers. The book also offers some horror-stories and how to avoid such situations. If you're a parent with a college-bound kid, this is definitely required reading for your kid.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical Resource, June 14, 2008

By	H. P. Zadnik - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Mrs. Lipphardt's book, The Scholarship & Financial Aid Solution, is a practical and useful book for families and students. Mrs. Lipphardt speaks directly to the reader in a familiar tone and with the concern of an educator. Her tips have been garnered through experience in the high school setting and are applicable to every student. I have the pleasure of working with Mrs. Lipphardt and know her to be dedicated and passionate about helping students achieve their dreams of attending post-secondary educational institutions. You can certainly trust the advice found in this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful book , December 8, 2008

By	Roxzel M. Soto "Roxy" (Center Hill, Florida) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I work at a library with lots of teens. I am always recommending this book. It is a wonderful resource for us. Other scholarship books are overwhelming, but Lipphart simplifies the process.