Book description
Discover a concrete financial plan to finance a college education
Financing a college education is a daunting task no matter what your circumstances. Bestselling author and personal finance expert, Eric Tyson offers tried and true strategic advice on how to understand loans, know your options, and how to improve your financial fitness while paying down your student loan debt. Armed with the checklists and timelines, you’ll be able to:
- Figure out what colleges actually cost
- Get to know the FAFSA® and CSS Profile(TM)
- Research scholarship opportunities
- Quickly compare financial aid offers from different schools
- Find creative ways to lighten your debt load
- Explore alternatives such as apprenticeships, online programs
Paying for College For Dummies helps parents and independent students navigate everything from planning strategically as a married/separated/divorced/widowed parent, completing every question on the FAFSA and CSS PROFILE forms, understanding tax laws, and so much more. No other book offers this much practical guidance on choosing and paying or college.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Introduction
- Part 1: Understanding Paying for College
- Part 2: Finding Acceptance
- Part 3: Confronting College Costs: Traditional Colleges and Alternatives
- Part 4: Getting the Best Education at the Best Price
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Part 5: The Part of Tens
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Chapter 13: (Almost) Ten Education Tax Breaks and Rules You Should Know About
- Index
- About the Author
- Advertisement Page
- Connect with Dummies
- End User License Agreement
Product information
- Title: Paying For College For Dummies
- Author(s):
- Release date: April 2020
- Publisher(s): For Dummies
- ISBN: 9781119651475
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