Paying for College, 2025: Everything You Need to Maximize Financial Aid and Afford College

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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 your circumstances–and with the latest changes to the FAFSA and its rocky rollout, it’s never been more intimidating. 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
– Explore long- and short-term strategies to reduce college costs and avoid expensive mistakes
– Complete every question on the FAFSA and CSS Profile aid applications to your best advantage
– Compare aid offers and learn how to appeal them if necessary

• Get advice for handling the impact of the 2024-2025 “FAFSA Fiasco”

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

“Can save thousands in college bills.” –John Wasik, Forbes