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  1. Kindle Edition: 204 pages: 1 item
  2. Publisher: Prufrock Press; 2010-09-14
  3. Author: Doug Hewitt, Robin Hewitt
  4. Format: Kindle eBook
  5. Sales Rank in Books: #428230

Product Review

With tough economic times, paying for a child's education is harder than ever. Free College Resource Book takes students and parents through the process of weighing options for college funding, including scholarship searches, grants, savings plans, differences between financial aid options and which financial aid programs provide the best benefits to students, and other sources of money for paying college tuition and fees.

Using a unique "Grand Slam" organizational strategy, the authors take students and parents through the process of creating a successful game plan to fund their college educations by focusing on student interests.

This book shows students how to both find sources of funding and prepare winning essays, applications, and interview responses to ensure they meet their financial aid goals.

Written by parents who put five children through college without spending a dime, this handy guide will aid parents and future college students in their search for the best education at the best price.

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5.0 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars They've certainly made it easier for me!, January 20, 2011
Josephine Bracken "JBB" (South San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Free College Resource Book: Inside Secrets From Two Parents Who Put Five Kids Through College for Next to Nothing (Paperback)
I have an 11th grader. She and I had been researching ways for her to avail of scholarships and financial aid. The Free College Resource Book has made it easier for us to get the information that we need and not get lost through the process. The book addresses the student, not just the parents. It helps the student go through the process without too much maneuvering of the parents. Busy parents will find this very helpful. Another thing I like about the book is that it is not too big or bulky. My daughter could fit it easily in her purse. Other books we bought were just too bulky, but lacking in information. This petite book is packed with a lot of helpful tips and information, which are laid out in an organized manner. The books give a realistic approach to college admission. What tests to take, how to prepare for the tests, what types of student loans and grants are available, how to write a winning essay, what to expect during the interview, how to apply for scholarships and so...Read more


2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Free College Resource Book, February 7, 2010
C. Bullard (North Carolina) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Free College Resource Book: Inside Secrets From Two Parents Who Put Five Kids Through College for Next to Nothing (Paperback)
As a parent of an eleventh grade student, I am eager to learn all I can about saving money on college expenses. I was intrigued by the fact the authors of FREE COLLEGE RESOURCE BOOK put five children through college at no cost to them. I thought these authors must know lots of money saving secrets. I was not disappointed.

FREE COLLEGE RESOURCE BOOK is more than a listing of scholarships. The first section takes the time to get your child thinking about a career path. It also covers the importance of your child being a well rounded individual so they are more appealing to scholarship sponsors.

Along with finding money, this book gives tips on writing essays, handling interviews, and choosing the right college. Students are encouraged to keep a journal and organize brochures, letters, etc., in an easy to find system. FREE COLLEGE RESOURCE BOOK is a valuable resource for college bound students and their parents.


5.0 out of 5 stars Buy It!!, January 15, 2011
DGray (North Carolina) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Free College Resource Book: Inside Secrets From Two Parents Who Put Five Kids Through College for Next to Nothing (Paperback)
Free College is a great resource book that should be on everyone's bookshelf. It's a handy reference guide for pertinent college funding information. In this book, the authors give an in-depth look at how to position yourself to receive free money from sources I never knew existed. I was amazed by the variety of information waiting to be absorbed in every page on how discovering your interests, evaluating your career goals, volunteering and extracurricular activities play an important role in obtaining scholarship funds.

Free College also helps you decipher the various college funding lingo/language in ways which help you better understand the process. In addition, you'll learn organizational tips, search tips, and how to write outstanding essays that grab the attention of scholarship sponsors. This is a book you'll refer to over and over during your quest for higher education. Free College is well worth your investment.

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