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| The Scholarship & Financial Aid Solution: How to Go to College for Next to Nothing with Short Cuts, Tricks, and Tips from Start to Finish | 
 enlarge | Author: Debra Lipphardt
Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Company (FL)
Category: Book
List Price: $19.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 114823
Media: Perfect Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 144
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.5
ISBN: 1601382618
Dewey Decimal Number: 378.34
EAN: 9781601382610
ASIN: 1601382618
Publication Date: February 18, 2008
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Product Description
College costs are continuing to rise, with a four-year private school averaging $22,218 and a four-year public school averaging $5,836 for the 2006-07 school year. The good news is that more than $134 billion in financial aid is available. The Scholarship & Financial Aid Handbook will show you how to earmark some of that money for your college education, ensuring that you will be able to afford a higher education. In this book, you will learn about the different types of scholarships, including those based on academics, awards, honors, leadership, test scores, extracurricular activities, majors, community service, volunteer work, essays, financial aid, minority status, even some unusual ones. You will learn how to determine your eligibility for these scholarships, as well as how to enlist the help of your parents, how to recognize and avoid scholarship scams, how to create a resume, how to ask and who to ask for letters of recommendation, how to ace interviews with scholarship committees, and how to prepare for your interview. Additionally, you will discover where to look for scholarships, from your school to local organizations, businesses, and online. You will be provided with tips on filling out applications and tips for writing essays, as well as how to alter your essays for multiple uses. Also included are possible essay topics, sample interview questions, and information on state grants, FAFSA, and work study. The Scholarship & Financial Aid Handbook is intended to be a guide for students, parents, and school personnel to assist students in finding and obtaining scholarships. The author uses her years of experience and exhaustive research to help you benefit from scholarships. Even if you do not have above average grades, participate in lots of extracurricular activities, or have an abundance of extracurricular activities, you can find money to go to college. Just read this book and apply the techniques found within.
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 For college-bound seniors... December 12, 2008
This would had been a great book if I was in my senior year of high-school. Unfortunately I'm 29 and wish to attend art school, and as the book states, more scholarships are geared to high-schoolers. :( Anyway, the book basically takes you by the hand and guides you through the process of seeking a scholarship and receiving it. A lot of the information and tips are painfully obvious no-brainers. The book also offers some horror-stories and how to avoid such situations. If you're a parent with a college-bound kid, this is definitely required reading for your kid.
Very helpful book December 9, 2008
I work at a library with lots of teens. I am always recommending this book. It is a wonderful resource for us. Other scholarship books are overwhelming, but Lipphart simplifies the process.
A necessity for students, or parents who have students, going to college July 15, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The author's knowledge in winning scholarships is a proven hands-on experience. Debra Lipphardt has made this `how to' book on the scholarship process an easy to read and learn method. She speaks to you on a personal level that makes this non-fiction book more comprehensible. One of my favorite chapters is her chapter on short cuts and tips, making the entire process of applying less stressful. Her short cut method on the application procedure makes it effortless to apply for a large amount of scholarships. D. Lipphardt's book is written with a desire to help students make college possible and can be used by anyone, anywhere. Most of the scholarship books that I have already read, are mainly made up a list of scholarships (many of them no longer available) and much of the information is repeated in each book by writers without the first hand experience that Debra Lipphardt has. This book not only helps make the entire scholarship procedure a less daunting and confusing experience for everyone, but helps you from the very start to even after you have won the money. I highly recommend this book for anyone either going to college, or paying the bills.
Definite must-read for college bound students July 1, 2008
It's never too early to start your future and Debra Lipphardt makes sure readers know it. Lipphardt reads like a trusted friend, or in this case counselor, who wants to ensure parents and students know what to do for the best possible chances to getting a free ride to college. She even offers resume writing tips--a whole chapter--that will benefit any student, even through the college years.
Because of her training and career as a high school scholarship headhunter, of sorts, Lipphardt is extremely knowledgeable on her chosen topic. Most helpful are the sample resumes and applications shown throughout the book. The last chapter is merely a bonus: a wealth of information on each state's Department of Education and other state specific offices. And once again, portions of the proceeds will go to The Humane Society of the United States. Star rating: 5
Practical Resource June 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Mrs. Lipphardt's book, The Scholarship & Financial Aid Solution, is a practical and useful book for families and students. Mrs. Lipphardt speaks directly to the reader in a familiar tone and with the concern of an educator. Her tips have been garnered through experience in the high school setting and are applicable to every student. I have the pleasure of working with Mrs. Lipphardt and know her to be dedicated and passionate about helping students achieve their dreams of attending post-secondary educational institutions. You can certainly trust the advice found in this book.
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