Paying for college
Subtitle: a 2015 guide to saving time and money
By: by Mark Bilotta
Publisher: CollegeValue
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Worcester, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 104
ISBN-13: 9781496180735
Subjects: College costs; Student aid; Higher Education; Finance
Description: [This book] "encourages its readers to 'look under the hood' and investigate whether a college is more than just a good academic fit. Is it a good financial fit as well? With more than 25 years of experience in higher education, Mark Bilotta departs from the typical college guide, recognizing that it's not enough to enroll in college. Students need to successfully complete their programs. After all, how helpful is it to have 45 credits, no degree and student loan debt? Bilotta directs his readers on how they can save on time and money. For him, time is measured in credit hours and semesters; money is measured in the thousands of dollars and lost income opportunities. This book is short, easy-to-read, and comprehensive. It tackles 19 topics, some more familiar than others that are key to financial fit. ... He ends with a brief look at the future of higher education and the growing interest in competency-based learning. A must read for students, their families, school counselors and education advisors."--Page 4 of cover.
Notes: Topics include: sticker price vs. net price; Expected Family Contribution (EFC); a checklist of $$$ questions for a college search; measuring the value and risk of enrolling at a specific college; financial aid comparison tool; and how to borrow and how much to borrow without sacrificing your future; reducing the need for remedial classes and new trends that are designed to save time and money, including stackable credentials and reverse transfer.