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"The ultimate resource for families with children...teach[es] you how to save for, finance and facilitate your child's college education." —BookPage

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Aimed at parents who are footing their children's college tuition bill, this guide explores everything from financial aid and scholarships to student loans and work-study programs. Sallie Mae, the nation's leading provider of education funding, has assembled an elite group of financial aid officers at respected colleges to provide a behind-the-scenes look at how financial aid works and what parents can do to maximize the amount they receive. This comprehensive guide is filled with useful tips, strategies and advice to help all families create a plan to pay for college.

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Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Supercollege, Llc (June 1, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1932662049
ISBN-13: 978-1932662047
Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Books on College Planning, September 2, 2005

By	J. Arnold (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews

As a certified financial planner I work with families who are struggling to save for college. I am always on the lookout for new resources and this book by Sallie Mae is at the top of my list. While there is too much to describe in a short review, let me just say that each chapter contains succinct, easy to understand, and top-notch advice. The book contains many examples and the explanations are written so even a non-expert can understand. The tips and anecdotes from the financial aid officers which appear on many of the pages are invaluable and give the reader a view of financial aid that we don't normally see. Sallie Mae should be commended for putting out a terrific book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource - Lots of Useful Information, August 16, 2005

By	June Sibliski (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

As the mother of three children high school aged children I knew that I needed help paying for college. What a relief it was to read this book! I'm no expert on financial aid but after reading Sallie Mae How to Pay for College I feel much more confident about getting through the process. In fact, as crazy as it sounds I am actually looking forward to applying for aid since I now know how much I should get!

Not only does this book explain the financial aid process better than anything else I have read but it also addresses important topics like scholarships and college savings. The scholarship chapter is a real standout in my opinion and I made it required reading for my children who will need to do their part to help pay for their educations.

Throughout the book are interviews with financial aid officers from different colleges. These really helped me to see how that college can actually help.

While we still have a lot of hard work ahead I am confident that we can meet the challenge. I highly recommend this book to every family who is struggling with the cost of college.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Earns a Permanent Spot on my Bookshelf, November 22, 2005

By	K. Johnson (Pittsburgh, PA USA) - See all my reviews

I've been a college counselor for 15 years and each year I'm responsible for helping 200 seniors find the right college. I have witnessed many changes in admission but by far the most difficult challenge today is helping families pay for the great colleges that their children get into. What good is it to get into a college if you can't afford to go? This is why I was particularly interested in this book when one of my colleagues gave me a copy to review.

Over the years I have read hundreds of books on college planning. Of those only a very small percentage make it into my permanent collection of useful references. This book not only made it into my collection but I consider it to be the "best of the best."

Why? Because it honestly lays out the challenges of paying for college faced by most families and then systematically presents realistic solutions. The authors do not present their solutions in a dogmatic fashion but give the reader all of the options to let the individual family choose the best solution for their situation. This is very important since many books give cookie-cutter solutions, which just do not work in the real world.

Is it ironic that one of the best books on paying for college comes from Sallie Mae - a provider of student loans? Maybe. But the fact remains that Sallie Mae has put together a terrific resource. You won't find "plugs" for loans. In fact, you get just the opposite. The book makes it clear that loans are your last option and it encourages you to find scholarships, apply for financial aid, and perhaps the most underappreciated way to pay for college - save money. The one chapter on student loans is very informative and like the rest of the book presents options rather than directs you into a preconceived direction.

"How to Pay for College" earned a permanent place on my bookshelf and I recommend it to the students and parents at my school.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Book maybe good; watch out for Sallie Mae
It's good to get info on financing college. I haven't bought this book. Read the book but don't get a Sallie Mae loan. Read more

Published 12 months ago by J. Fischer

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This book was a little helpful and we did learn a lot from it. For the price it is worth the money. So if you have a HS Senior, its worth the investment

Published on January 28, 2007 by Fran Duncan

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information. Highly recommend it to anyone with kids going to college in the next couple of years.

Published on August 29, 2006 by Bradley D. Johnson

5.0 out of 5 stars A "must-have" for every prospective college student who isn't independently wealthy
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