Want to pay for college now? Book thoroughly educates parents on the new 529 plans (College Savings Plans). Also a help to employers who want to offer the plan to benefit employees. Also a section to new college students about adapting to college life.

College is not the automatic answer to "What happens after high school?" In order for college to be the answer, many steps must be taken: forms have to be filled out and submitted, and long range planning needs to occur. The planning actually needs to start as early as the eighth grade! College Countdown is a survival kit for teens and parents who[Read More]

The Financial Game Plan for College Students examines the financial decisions that today's college students are likely to face and offers a straightforward, easily-understood, and practical roadmap for handling each one. Whether you're organizing your financial matters, shopping for student loans, or purchasing your first car, the Financial Game Pl[Read More]

As the cost of a college education continues to increase at a rate of about 9% annually—nearly three times the rate of inflation—more and more college students are taking out loans to cover tuition, fees, and other expenses. Median undergraduate student loan debt is currently close to $20,000, and graduate students end up with an additional $32[Read More]

A college education isn't getting any cheaper, so parents and students alike have to get more creative, more resourceful at finding and taking advantage of the many sources of financial aid available. College Financial Aid For Dummies not only reveals those sources and shows you how to find others but also leads you through the[Read More]

REVIEW "... is a remarkably useful book for young adults. It is full of invaluable resources and tools that position teens to become responsible, useful citizens." "... easy to understand for teens." -- Renee Kosiarek, Legal Recruiter WHO IS BUYING THE BOOK – SO FAR (Learned through author signings, author presentations, and contact wi[Read More]

"The Complete Idiot's Guide to Financial Aid for College" helps parents and students create a plan to pay the costs of a college education. It is filled with practical advice about where to find low-interest loans, how to take advantage of tax laws, how to negotiate the best aid offer, and how to improve the chances of receiving financial aid. A[Read More]

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-scen[Read More]