Peterson's Plan and Finance Your Family's College Dreams 1st
Edition
Planning and paying for a college education is a challenging task for
most parents. It can be a stressful and costly process that requires
both a well-planned academic and financial strategy. This guide offers
just that!
Two of the nation's leading college planning and financing experts
provide clear step-by-step guidance on how to successfully plan for,
save, apply to, and finance a college education, including the benefits
of a 529 plan
Authors John Hupalo and Peter Mazareas PhD have received outstanding
5 star reviews for this guide.
Some customer comments on the website include:
"This book is a must read for parents with children, of all ages, who
plan to send their kids to college. In understandable terms, Hupalo and
Mazareas, have demystified the college finance and admissions process
with easy-to-follow steps to college finance self-sufficiency."
AND
"As a financial advisor of 20 years, I found this book to be an ideal
balance of easy to read, substantial range of information, and helpful
at the same time. Well written! I intend to buy several to hand out to
my clients who have children or grandchildren heading to college."
Chapters include:
- Saving for college. Start now!
- 529 Plans - excellent savings vehicles
- Financial aid primer - the basics
- Scholarships - get free money!
- Student loans - finding the right balance
- Tax benefits - tax credits and deductions
- College admissions - prepare, prepare, prepare
- The application - pulling it all together
- Financial aid - the second college application process
