Review of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Financial Aid for College

College is a long way off for my kids, but I'm no stranger to the ins and outs of financial need. Having a spouse in college makes me especially interested in new college savings plans, grant opportunities, and scholarships. But is it enough to just go through the regular hoops that I knew about in high school?

The author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Financial Aid for College doesn't think so. In fact, David Rye, M.B.A. believes that there is much more cash available to us than we may know about. The purpose of his book is to clearly explain what money exists and how to get as much of it as we can. Through simple explanations, common to the Idiot's Guides, you will be taken through college costs, planning, applications, FAFSA's, and frugal tips for college life. If you need to know it -- it's in here!

Do you need access to a checklist for High School Juniors considering college? Curious about state aid programs? Wondering if you need a financial aid consultant? You will find answers to all of this and more in this comprehensive and organized handbook. A handy Appendix makes reference to other available resources.

Perhaps the least dry of all college finance books, this is a keeper. Students and parents can find much to learn in a easy and conversational format. There's no excuse not to know the latest on college financial planning!

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Financial Aid for College, Second Edition is available at Penguin and Amazon.com!