Finding the right college-from filling out applications to getting accepted-should be one of the most thrilling times of your life. But it won't be if you're still figuring out how to pay for it come Labor Day. Whether you're a graduating high-school senior, a parent making financial investments for your child's future, or an adult returning to school, "The Everything Paying for College Book" is a valuable resource that provides the information you need to face the challenge of college tuition. With appendices listing organizations and other resources, you'll find smart ways to save and find extra cash for books and class. "The Everything Paying for College Book" helps you learn about:

The difference between loans and grants

Conditional cash

Options for long-term investing

When and how to fill out the forms

Qualification guidelines

Whom you should approach for money

Easily accessible and highly informative, "The Everything Paying for College Book" takes the mystery out of myriad money sources, where to find grants and loans, and how to fill out the endless paper trail of forms so that you can spend less time thinking about your finances and more time hitting the books