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SMART and SAVVY WAYS TO PAY FOR COLLEGE...WITH NO DEBT (OR as Little as Possible) With college graduates earning over a million dollars more than high school grads will earn during the course of their lifetime, getting a college degree is incredibly important. However, the cost of college keeps rising and navigating the maze of financial aid options grows more challenging every year. This book is a comprehensive guide to saving for college, scholarships, financial assistance and more.YOU WILL DISCOVER:* How to use the net price calculator to figure out the school's actual cost* Creative strategies to minimize your college debt* Loan forgiveness programs to reduce college debt after you graduate* Options for cutting college costs* What scholarships are available and how to apply for them* Which tax credits can be used by students and their parents* How to complete the FAFSA and PROFILE financial aid applications.
About the Author
Bart Astor (BartAstor.com) is a recognized expert, author and speaker about life's transitions and eldercare. His widely regarded Washington Post best selling book, AARP Roadmap for the Rest of Your Life: Smart Choices about Money, Health, Work, Lifestyle, and Pursuing Your Dreams, was published as a joint venture between AARP and John Wiley and Sons. His unexpected personal journey led him to write his best-selling book, Baby Boomer's Guide to Caring for Aging Parents, now in its second printing and critically regarded for being today's must-have healthcare resource. Bart has appeared on numerous TV and radio shows, including ABC's "Good Morning America," PBS's "MarketPlace," AARP Radio, Boomers Rock radio, and Ric Edelman's "The Truth About Money." His perspective comes from personal experience, both good and bad, and sometimes that's what matters most.
Bart has written eleven other books, numerous articles, testimony, grant proposals, training and technical manuals, white papers, and website content on a variety of subjects including eldercare, student financial aid, college admission, insurance, buying a home, and corporate social responsibility. He was also the publisher and founder of the College Planning Quarterly.
Bart can be contacted at Bart@BartAstor.com. Follow him on Facebook and Twitter at #bartastor.
