College Aid

Would you like to learn how to send your child to the college of their dreams WITHOUT paying full price, and in many cases, even go to college debt-free? Student debt has just reached an all-time high amounting to $2.4 trillion dollars! Kids are getting out of college with tens of thousands of dollars in debt that they can’t pay off while supporting themselves. Many have had to move back in with their parents to make ends meet. It’s an enormous problem that families are struggling with. This book will prevent you from making the costly mistakes that the majority of families make. The ...

Financing a college education is a daunting task no matter what your circumstances. Best-selling author and personal finance expert, Eric Tyson offers tried and true strategic advice on how to understand loans, know your options, and how to improve your financial fitness while paying down your student loan debt.

A detailed but concise guide to finding and obtaining scholarships. Devon Coombs graduated Magna Cum Laude from California State University, Northridge’s Accountancy and Business Honors programs. While at CSUN, he earned the University Scholarship, the Thomas C. Bloch Achievement Scholarship, the Noski Family Scholarship, the Torchbearer Award, and the Outstanding Graduating Senior Award among many other awards and scholarships. In this book, he writes about the process he used to obtain over $40,000 in awards and scholarships. He also includes information directly from University ...

A breakthrough approach to acing academic assignments, from quizzes and exams to essays and papers, How to Become a Straight-A Student reveals for the first time the proven study secrets of real straight-A students across the country and weaves them into a simple, practical system that anyone can master.

Applying to college doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Between deadlines, essays, scholarships, and test prep, students and parents often feel stressed and unprepared. But with the right roadmap, the journey can be exciting, organized, and empowering. College Bound: A Parent and Student Roadmap to Success is the ultimate guide to navigating every step of the admissions process. Written by Dr. Festo Lugolobi—a parent who has recently guided his own child through college admissions—this book blends personal insight with practical strategies for both students and parents. Inside, you’ll ...

If you are a young person, and you work hard enough, you can get a college degree and set yourself on the path to a good life, right? Not necessarily, says Sara Goldrick-Rab, and with Paying the Price, she shows in damning detail exactly why. Drawing on an unprecedented study of 3,000 young adults who entered public colleges and universities in Wisconsin in 2008 with the support of federal aid and Pell Grants, Goldrick-Rab reveals the devastating effect of these shortfalls.

In The Debt Trap, Josh Mitchell tells the untold story of the scandals, scams, predatory actors, and government malpractice that have created the behemoth that one of its original architects called a “monster.” As he charts the seventy-year history of student debt in America, Mitchell never loses sight of the countless student victims ensnared by an exploitative system that depends on their debt. Mitchell also draws alarming parallels to the housing crisis in the late 2000s, showing the catastrophic consequences student debt has had on families and the nation’s future.

An inspiring battle cry for sanity in the college application process that looks beyond the rankings to successfully determine what’s truly the best school for you or your child After spending years as an admissions director at Dartmouth, Becky Sabky had seen it all. The perfect grades, the...

The motivating, enjoyable “EASY LISTEN LESSONS” presented in this Audiobook will help you study smart and earn better grades with less effort and pressure. Imagine the confidence of walking into every exam, knowing that the strategies you used for studying have given you the knowledge to succeed. Dr. Gadaleto, an Emeritus Professor of Education, Psychologist, and former Director of a University Learning Skills Center, has poured decades of expertise into creating this Essential Guide to Study Skills.

Your High School Adventure Begins Now! Are You Ready to Take the Lead on Your Future? Stepping into high school is a major milestone, and it’s just the beginning of an exciting journey filled with opportunities, challenges, and big decisions. But there’s one question every student (and parent) should be asking: What can I do now to get ready for college? College Bound High School Checklist: From Freshman to Senior Year is your essential companion for navigating the high school experience with confidence and purpose. Whether you're a wide-eyed freshman just getting started or a focused ...

Earn a perfect ACT score and open the door to your dream college with this structured study blueprint! Are you an overwhelmed student who’s struggling to stay on top of your ACT exam prep? Do you need a guided study resource that equips you with the knowledge you need for a passing score? Or are you looking for up-to-date practice questions and mock exams to build your confidence and eliminate anxiety? Then this book was designed for you. If you dream of landing a spot at a prestigious college or winning an important scholarship, nailing your ACT exam is a crucial step in your academic ...

MILLION DOLLAR BABY is a how-to guide for students and families to find and win scholarships. This book will help you identify, research, find, apply to, and win millions of dollars in scholarship and grants.

Are you from India and interested in studying abroad in the US, Europe, Australia, or Canada? This audiobook is a compilation of several of the most prominent scholarships that could benefit you in your studies and make a difference in your life. As a bonus for downloading this audiobook, you will get an extra chapter on how to carry out an effective search for a desired scholarship and tips on how you can write a winning proposal. You will also get tips on how you can avoid being scammed, among other beneficial insight.

In this eBook, we explore the landscape of college education, with a keen focus on tuition-free institutions and affordable alternatives. I will share my story on how I got my free college education and employer assisted graduate studies. There are about 18 colleges in the United States which offer tuition-free education. Drawing on my experiences in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education and teaching in colleges, we will describe a strategy of transferring from community colleges to four-year institutions. We encourage readers to develop educational plans, aligning ...

Prestigious Scholarships and Fellowships: Unlock Your Potential by the Scholarship Success Center Prestigious Scholarships and Fellowships: Unlock Your Potential is your guide to over 100 prestigious scholarships and fellowships for high school students, college undergraduates, and master’s and PhD programs. Whether you dream of studying at a top university, conducting groundbreaking research, or traveling abroad, this book shows you how to turn ambition into achievement. Inside, you’ll find practical advice, inspiring success stories, and proven strategies to help you prepare, apply, ...

The first few weeks of college can establish patterns that make or break a student’s success. Full of tips, advice, and strategies, this book helps students develop a foundation of personal goals that will keep them on the road to success through the challenges and choices that the college years bring. Guidance considers all areas of a college student’s well-being, including the academic, financial, social, emotional, and personal aspects that all contribute to a positive college experience.

Updated 2018. Do you need free money to pay for graduate school? Not sure where to begin? I’ve been there! Thank you for taking the time to read Find FREE Money for Graduate School - and congratulations on your decision to search for alternative ways to pay for graduate school! I was awarded over $100,000 in college scholarships and free financial aid as an adult student and single parent. I attended college full-time, earned a master’s degree, and graduated with honors – fully funded. As a scholarship winner and college graduate, I am devoted to helping others find, apply, and win ...

Are you overwhelmed trying to determine how to get into your dream school? This book was created by a mom of six after helping her oldest children get into elite colleges. This book takes you step-by-step through the college application process. This book saves you days of research trying to figure out what you need to have for college apps. Everything you need to know is laid out in an easy to follow format designed to help you through all the steps. Make getting into college stress free! This ebook gives you: Information you need to track each year in high school Testing timeline Tips on ...

Admission Impossible is the ultimate behind-the-curtain guide to cracking the code of modern college admissions. Equal parts strategy manual and institutional exposé, this book cuts through the misinformation, marketing fluff, and status-fueled hysteria to give parents and students an unvarnished playbook for getting into competitive universities—without losing their minds or their values. This isn’t about vague advice or recycled talking points. It’s about practical, research-backed strategies that admissions officers won’t advertise—but absolutely use. From engineering a ...

No everyone is meant to attend a four year college or university. And yet, we all need to do SOMETHING after high school. That's why after five years working at a community college I can emphatically say that this is a GREAT idea for students just out of high school OR returning students finding a new career. This is Book 2 of the "Making 'Work' Work for You" blog collection from SilverPeak Development