You don’t have to go broke paying for a college education.

As college costs skyrocket and state and federal funding plummets, it pays to know all you can about the complex world of college financial aid. Find the answers to questions such as: What’s a FAFSA? When is it due? How do I prepare my application? What if I don’t qualify for scholarships? In clear language everyone can understand, Financial Aid 101 answers these and all your most pressing questions, and offers:

	Line by line tips for completing the FAFSA and CSS/Profiel applications
	Sample applications
	Resources to help you find all the financial aid you deserve
	Expert insight into comparing financial aid packages to get the best deal