The Best Way to Save for College: A
Comprehensive Guide to State-Sponsored College Savings Plans and Prepaid Tuition Contracts
By Joseph F. Hurley, CPA
Synopsis: Hurley analyzes the different various ways to pay for college like the 529 Plan
(and other state plans), the Education IRA, savings bonds and mutual funds. He offers
sound advice on how to pay for your child’s or your college education.
Bear’s Guide to Finding Money for College
1999-2000
By Mariah Bear, John Bear, Ph.D.
Synopsis: A must for those who have already tried the traditional financial aide methods
without much luck. The Bears offer advice on how to negotiate with schools, how to fund
due as an entrepreneurial, as well as, listing of organizations that offer private
funding.
America’s Best College Scholarship
1999-2000
By John Culler, Sons Staff
Synopsis: With a listing of over 3000 scholarships in the United States, along with
application information and scholarship descriptions, Culler’s book is a great
resource to every American student.
Financing Your College Degree: A Guide for Adult
Students
By David F. Finney
Synopsis: Created as a reference book for adult students, Finney offer more than just
suggestions for public and private financial aid. Finney also supplies other ideas to cut
down the costs of adult education.
Cash for College
By Cynthia Ruiz McKee, Phillip C. McKee
Synopsis: Besides listing several scholarships in their "At-a-Glance Scholarship
Index", the McKees explain how to research and apply for scholarships and even
provide sample resumes, letters of recommendation and other important scholarships
documents.
The Minority and Women’s Complete
Scholarship Book
By Student Services L.L.C.
Synopsis: Listed by ethnicity, religion, disability and gender, this book makes it possible
for all of us to finance our higher education.
Dollars and Sense for College Students: Or How
Not to Run Out of Money by Mid-Terms
By Ellen Braitman, Celeste Sollod
Synopsis: While perfect for the college freshman, just leaving home, Braitman and Sollod
offer assistance to all college students on how to budget their money. As well as,
learning about budgeting, the reader gains knowledge on all of finance from choosing the
right credit card to leasing an apartment.
Money Management for College Students
By Lary Burkett
Synopsis: Design for college students, Burkett’s book works as a resource to learn how
to manage your finances, keep your checkbook balanced, use credit card wisely and obtain
the right kind of loans.
The Guerrilla Guide to Mastering Student Loan
Debt: Everything You Should Know About Negotiating the Right Loan for You, Paying It Off,
Protecting You
By Anne Stockwell
Synopsis: Written for student and parent alike, this book offers advice for those looking for
student loans and those already thousands of dollars in debt with student loans. Find out
how to pay off those gigantic loans or learn how to steer yourself clear of colossal
interest payments.
Money for College: Everything You Need to Know
to Get Financial Aid
By Gail Rae
Synopsis: From an insider, Gail Rae offers usually unknown advice on how to apply for and get
financial aid. She also provides several suggestions on how to save for college, even if
you haven’t started yet.
Financing College
By Kristin Davis
Synopsis: Davis provides straightforward suggestions on paying for college – for your
toddler or your high school graduate.
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