A must-have book in today?s economy, Getting Financial Aid 2010 is for parents and students challenged by the cost of college. The all-important FAFSA form is simplified with step-by-step instructions, and the College Board?s CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE® form is explained by the people who administer it. The guide includes advice from experts on how to apply for aid, plus easy-to-compare college profiles giving the financial aid picture for more than 3,000 colleges, including available scholarships and their requirements?no other directory has this level of detail. Completely revised to reflect current federal laws and college policies!

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