A SMARTER WAY TO PAY FOR COLLEGE. Take control of your financial aid experience with this essential guide-the only annual guidebook with line-by-line instructions for completing the FAFSA aid forms!

Financing a college education is a daunting task no matter what your circumstances. With line-by-line instructions for filling out the FAFSA and consumer-friendly advice to minimize college costs, Paying for College helps you take control of your experience and- . Maximize your financial aid eligibility . Learn how COVID-19 and the latest tax laws affect the financing of your college education . Explore long- and short-term strategies to reduce college costs and avoid expensive mistakes . Complete every question on the FAFSA and CSS Profile forms to your best advantage . Compare aid offers and learn how to appeal them if necessary . Plan strategically as a separated/divorced parent, blended family, or independent student

A first-rate guide through the financial aid maze. -Lynn Brenner, Newsday

Can save thousands in college bills. -John Wasik, Forbes