A jargon-free, easy-to-use guide to help families deal confidently with the complexities of financing a college educationThis Important New Book from the experts at the College Scholarship Service explodes common myths about college financing, giving families a much-needed resource for understanding: -- how colleges decide who gets financial aid -- and how much-- how to estimate financial aid eligibility-- how to compare and decide on financial aid offers-- how to select the best loans when financial aid isn't enough-- the role of financial aid in dosing the gap between a college's sticker price and what the student will actually payIncludes worksheets for exploring a range of financial scenarios.