Efnisyfirlit

• Cover
• Introduction
  • About This Book
  • Foolish Assumptions
  • Icons Used in This Book
  • Beyond This Book
  • Where to Go from Here
• Part 1: Understanding Paying for College
  • Chapter 1: Confronting High College Prices and the Modern Job Market
    • Confronting the High Prices of Higher Education
    • Looking at How College Pricing Works
    • Employment Reality and What Students Say They Want from College
    • Looking at How the Higher Education Landscape is Changing
  • Chapter 2: Financial Planning Steps When Your Kids are Young
    • Kids Are Costly! Getting Your Finances in Order
    • Finding Saving Methods Given How College Financial Aid Works
    • Spending on Your Kids without Breaking the Bank
    • Keeping Spending in Line: Using Youth Sports as an Example
    • Completing the Personal Finance Olympics of Childrearing
  • Chapter 3: Exposing Your Kids to Work, Finances, and the “Real World”
    • Laying the Foundation for Raising Money-Smart Kids in the Early Years
    • Dealing with What Kids Are Exposed To
    • Developing the Work-Money Connection
    • Teaching Your Kids About More Real-World Money Topics
• Part 2: Finding Acceptance
  • Chapter 4: Making the Most of Your Kid’s Academic and Outside Experiences
    • Understanding the Value of Academic Success (Good Grades)
    • Jumping Through Hoops: Marketing of High School Students
  • Chapter 5: Guiding Your Child
    • Agreeing to a Process for Making Decisions
    • Conducting the Right Research
    • Working with and Hiring “Experts”
    • Dealing with Mental Health Issues
• Part 3: Confronting College Costs: Traditional Colleges and Alternatives
  • Chapter 6: Seeing How Traditional Colleges Decide What to Charge You
    • Taking All Your (Financial) Clothes OFF!
    • Valuing Wanting One Another
    • Checking on Realities for Recruited Athletes
  • Chapter 7: Surveying the Range of College Options
    • Considering Four-Year Colleges
    • Learning and Serving in the Military
    • Considering Community Colleges
    • Taking a Year Post–High School to Work or Volunteer
    • Is College Necessary or the Best Option for Your Children?
  • Chapter 8: The Best College Alternatives to Consider
    • Looking at Last-Mile Programs
    • Getting Oriented with Online Programs
    • Finding Out about Vocational/Trade Schools
    • Final Thoughts on Alternatives to Traditional Colleges
• Part 4: Getting the Best Education at the Best Price
  • Chapter 9: Financial Steps You Should Take While Your Kids Grow Up
    • Determining a College Financial Aid Package
    • Looking into Long-Term Saving and Investing Strategies
    • Strategizing to Pay for Educational Expenses
    • Determining Later-Year Savings Tactics
  • Chapter 10: Filling Out the Common Financial Aid Forms to Your Best Advantage
    • Determining Whether to Apply for Financial Aid
    • Taking an Overview of Financial Aid Forms
    • Filling Out the FAFSA® Form: Free Application for Federal Student Aid
    • Getting on Board with the CSS Profile Form
    • Checking Off School-Specific Forms
  • Chapter 11: Tricks and Tips for Finding Scholarships and Borrowing Money
    • Gaining Grants and Scholarships
    • Borrowing for College
  • Chapter 12: Reviewing Financial Aid Offers and Appealing Them
    • Getting Word on College Acceptances and Doing More Research
    • Taking a Long, Hard Look at the Bottom-Line Price
• Part 5: The Part of Tens
  • Chapter 13: (Almost) Ten Education Tax Breaks and Rules You Should Know About
    • Contributing to Retirement Accounts
    • Checking to See if You Qualify for the Saver’s Tax Credit
    • Understanding the Tax Benefits of 529 Plans
    • Considering Coverdell Education Savings Accounts (ESAs)
    • Utilizing the American Opportunity Tax Credit
    • Taking Advantage of the Lifetime Learning Credit
    • Understanding the Retirement Account Withdrawal Penalty Waiver
    • Finishing on Time without High Income Earning Years
    • Taking the Student Loan Interest Deduction
  • Chapter 14: Ten Tips for Getting Your College Degree Quicker
    • Communicating Is Key
    • Keeping All Your Options Open
    • Planning Ahead Financially
    • Picking Colleges with High Graduation Rates
    • Selecting Colleges that Offer Your Desired Courses and Majors
    • Choosing Schools with Affordable Housing
    • Getting College Credit in High School
    • Making Use of Advisors and Deans
    • Having Students Work during College
    • Avoiding Stopping School to Work
  • Chapter 15: Ten Important Money Management Steps for Young Adults
    • Getting Financially Fit, Now!
    • Adapting and Adjusting Along the Way
    • Cancelling Consumer Credit
    • Reviewing Your Budget and Spending Plans
    • Striving to Regularly Save and Invest
    • Ensuring that You’re Properly Insured
    • Continuing Your Education
    • Always Being Prepared for a Job Change
    • Evaluating the Total Cost of Relocating
    • Ensuring Compatibility when Picking a Partner
  • Chapter 16: Ten Things to Know About Student Loans
    • Keeping Track of Your Loans
    • Understanding What Cosigners Means for Responsibility
    • Knowing the Loan Terms
    • Using the Auto-Pay Feature to Save Money
    • Understanding Loan Forgiveness Conditions
    • Knowing Your Federal Loan Repayment Options
    • Cautiously Considering Refinance Possibilities
    • Asking for Relief
    • Making Use of the Student Loan Interest Deduction
    • Pausing Your Loans with a Return to Higher Education
• Index
• About the Author
• Advertisement Page
• Connect with Dummies
• End User License Agreement

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