Paying for College: The Greenes' Guide to Financing Higher Education
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Book Overview
In the last 20 years, tuition has increased by a factor of more than 200 percent, which is 3 times the increase in earned income of the average family. It takes from 25 to 30 percent of a family's yearly after tax earnings to pay for a single child's college education. Utilizing their access to college counseling, admissions, and financial aid professionals at colleges and universities across the country, this father and son team have developed a program to make paying for college manageable. They enlighten, motivate, and encourage students and their parents to follow a set of 10 principles designed to help families get a handle on saving and financing a college education. Their mission is to reassure and to help families of every income level and at every stage of preparation to plan a strategy for paying for college.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0312333374
ISBN13:9780312333379
Release Date:October 2004
Publisher:St. Martins Press-3PL
Length:240 Pages
Weight:0.76 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
An excellent overview!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
As a satisfied client of Howard Greene and Associates, I can highly recommend this book. As an admissions officer at a small, independent school, I sincerely appreciate the advice that Howard and Matthew Greene give to prospective applicants and their families. Part of the challenge to applicants today is understanding that there is a logic and a system to the financial aid process and, although it can be stressful and overwhelming, there are many things that students and parents can do to de-mystify the experience. The point of the book is not to give the reader a list of insider "tips and tricks" to fool admissions and financial aid officers in the short term. It is, instead, to help parents begin planning for their childs' financial future early so that they end up well-positioned when the time comes to apply. _Paying for College_ is a necessary addition to the library of anyone applying to college and in need of financial support.
Clear Thinking on Financial Aid
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
With impressive clarity, the Greenes have de-mystified one of the denser elements of going to college. As a counselor to a group of college-bound students who require substantial financial aid, I have rarely seen a guide that packs as much useful information into such a short space. Especially helpful at the book's end is a calendar with the critical deadlines for applying for aid. The Greenes, with decades of experience in educational counseling, have provided a public service. I recommend this book with highest enthusiasm!
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