Free $ for College for Dummies (Paperback)

Introduction.

Part I: The Process, the Players, and the Possibilities.

Chapter 1: Finding Free Money: How Can I Make It Happen?

Chapter 2: The Nitty-Gritty of Receiving Free Money.

Chapter 3: Recognizing the Realities: What Can You Truly Expect?

Chapter 4: Avoiding College Aid Scams.

Part II: Getting Your Due from Uncle Sam.

Chapter 5: Getting Help From Your Federal Friends.

Chapter 6: Getting Help from Federal Loans.

Chapter 7: Signing Up for Other Federal Benefits.

Chapter 8: Taxing Issues: You and the IRS.

Part III: Looking Closer to Home: Free Money From Your State and Hometown.

Chapter 9: Getting Free $ from Your State.

Chapter 10: Trying Harder with Your State.

Chapter 11: Going Local.

Part IV: Scoping Out Free Money from Prospective Colleges.

Chapter 12: Getting a Better Deal on Tuition.

Chapter 13: Qualifying for Merit Scholarships.

Chapter 14: Playing the Game: Understanding Athletic Scholarships.

Chapter 15: Free Money for International Study . . .and for International Students.

Part V: I Didn’t Think of That! Lots More Sources of Free Money.

Chapter 16: Getting Free Money from Organizations.

Chapter 17: Asking the Boss for Free Money.

Chapter 18: Joining Up: You’re in the Army (or Navy or Air Force or Marines) Now.

Chapter 19: Staring into the Educational Crystal Ball.

Chapter 20: Resource Guide.

Chapter 21: The Ten Best Ways to Get Free Money for College.

Chapter 22: Ten Places You May Not Think to Look for Free Money.

Chapter 23: Ten College Payment Plans That Just Don’t Work.

Chapter 24: Ten Things Colleges Don’t Tell You.

Appendix: Glossary.

Index.