How to Go to College Cheaper

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This report provides easy to use suggestions to both the college bound and those already in college as to how to save money on college. Information is included for both the student and parent.

Over four hundred ideas are included in areas such as college savings, applying to college, earning college credit before graduation, scholarships, financial aid, jobs, finances, personal spending, taxes, housing, living expenses, shopping, health, entertainment, enrollment, textbooks, loan repayment, energy savings, and military educational benefits, among others. A number of web sites are also listed so that individuals may look up additional information on any topic they wish to.

The book is divided into three sections to make it easy for individuals to find the type of ideas they are looking for:

1. Preparing for, Applying and Going to College
2. Scholarships and Financial Aid
3. At College and Beyond

Throughout the report, specific suggestions from college students, faculty and staff are included in what are called "Straignt from the Horse's Mouth..."

Anyone who is planning to or currently attends college will be able to find several ideas they could implement immediately that will result in financial savings. Parents, grandparents, high school counselors and teachers, youth pastors, mentors and others who work closely with those attending college will also benefit from the suggestions provided.