student loans

"College tuition and student debt levels have been rising at an alarming pace for at least two decades. These trends, coupled with an economy weakened by a major recession, have raised serious questions about whether we are headed for a major crisis, with borrowers defaulting on their loans in unprecedented numbers and taxpayers being forced to foot the bill. 'Game of Loans' draws on new evidence to explain why such fears are misplaced"--Dust jacket.

In this book, teens will learn how to navigate the college funding maze, using grants, scholarships, savings, loans, and other creative options to pay for school.

Provides a collection of articles that offer varied perspectives on topics related to student loans.

"The central motivation for this book is imagining an alternative to the student loan program that better aligns with America's belief that effort and ability should be the deciding factors in determining economic differences. It positions postsecondary education properly as the central lever by which American children can secure for themselves promising futures, and it supports analysis of the extent to which current policy interventions facilitate these mechanisms, or not"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the financial aid opportunities at over three thousand two- and four-year colleges, universities, and technical schools, accompanied by a planning calendar, worksheets, itemized charts, and cost-saving tips.

Offers advice on how to apply for financial aid, features step-by-step instructions for filling out a simplified FAFSA form, and looks at the financial aid profiles of some three thousand colleges, universities, and technical schools.

Offers advice on how to get financial aid to attend college; looks at the financial aid situation at more than three thousand colleges, universities, and technical schools; discusses scholarships and work; and includes application deadlines, tips on filling out forms, and definitions of key terms.

Offers advice on how to apply for financial aid, features step-by-step instructions for filling out a simplified FAFSA form, and looks at the financial aid profiles of some three thousand colleges, universities, and technical schools.

Offers advice on how to get financial aid to attend college, looks at the financial aid situation at more than three thousand colleges, universities, and technical schools, and includes application deadlines, tips on filling out forms, and definitions of key financial aid terms.