The Financial Aid Handbook

Table of contents

1. Cover Page
2. Title Page
3. Copyright Page
4. Dedication
5. Acknowledgments
6. Contents
7. Preface for Parents
8. Introduction
9. Chapter 1 The Seven Biggest Myths About Paying for College
10. Chapter 2 The Basics
11. Chapter 3 Let’s Talk About Debt
12. Chapter 4 You, Your Parents, and Their Money
13. Chapter 5 For Parents: You, Your Children, and Your Money
14. Chapter 6 Merit Aid and the MAP
15. Chapter 7 The Cost-Based College Search
16. Chapter 8 Everything You Need to Know Before You Hand in Your Paperwork
17. Chapter 9 Merit Aid and the Application
18. Chapter 10 Making the Choice: An Apples-to-Apples Comparison
19. Chapter 11 An Intentional Alternative Plan
20. Chapter 12 What’s in a Name? Understanding Ratings and Rankings
21. Chapter 13 What Color Is Your Passport? Advice for International Students
22. The Financial Aid Handbook’s Best Bets List: Selected Colleges and Universities That Meet Their Mission and Fund Their Favorites
23. Notes
24. Index
25. About the Authors