Paying for college is a formidable challenge for many students and their families. Fortunately， there are schools across the nation that combine academic excellence， reasonable tuition， and generous financial aid packages. America’s Best Value Colleges profiles 165 schools that have low to moderate tuition rates and that are likely to help students by providing financial aid， scholarships， and grants. America’s Best Value Colleges includes:·The real cost of college after financial aid is applied·Information on school- and state-specific scholarships and grant aid·Career prospects for graduates of each profiled college·Strategies for choosing the school that best fits a student’s needs·Tips on tackling the admissions process and getting accepted·Snapshots of campus lifePrevious editions of America’s Best Value Colleges have received national publicity including the Today Show， CNN American Morning， The New York Times， and more.