1001 Ways to Pay for College: Practical Strategies to Make Any College Affordable
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Completely revised with updated descriptions, contact information, websites, and available monies, this guide to financing higher education is the only resource students need to fund their pursuit of knowledge. Balancing detailed explanations with real-life examples and practical resources, the featured topics include finding and winning scholarships, requesting a reassessment from colleges for more financial aid, maximizing assistance from state and federal governments, taking advantage of educational tax breaks, and benefiting from government-subsidized student loans. Creative strategies—such as starting profitable dorm-room enterprises, trading tuition costs for volunteer service, and canceling debts with loan repayment programs—help students find extra money when more traditional routes are exhausted. The provided tips are designed for students of all ages and levels and their parents.
Chapter 1 The Many Ways to Pay for College 13Chapter 2 Win a Scholarship 19Chapter 3 Contests for Students 97Chapter 4 Guaranteed Scholarships 113Chapter 5 Reward Programs for Students 121Chapter 6 Save for College 127Chapter 7 Tax Breaks for Students 181Chapter 8 Maximize Financial Aid 197Chapter 9 Asking for More Financial Aid 225Chapter 10 Avoid Financial Aid Scams 233Chapter 11 Get Your State to Pay 241Chapter 12 Borrow Money for College 265Chapter 13 Loan Forgiveness Programs 283Chapter 14 Military Options 339Chapter 15 Save Money While in College 359Chapter 16 Make Your College Cheaper 375Chapter 17 Be a Dorm Room Entrepreneur 393Chapter 18 Internships and Part-Time Jobs 415Chapter 19 Be a Part-Time Student 431Chapter 20 Opportunities for Adult Students 439Chapter 21 Opportunities for Graduate Students 451Chapter 22 Conclusion\|475Index 479
