New Book Shows Families How to Conquer the Cost of College

 New York, NY (November 2001)- The total cost of four years at many private colleges is already over $132,000, and the cost could well be over $150,000 in just a few years. These numbers are enough to make parents and students wonder how they'll ever afford college. That is why Kaplan Publishing has just published Conquer the Cost of College: The Family Guide to Meeting College Costs. This straightforward guide provides parents and students with expert advice on navigating all aspects of the financial aid process.

College tuition rates are rising at more than twice the rate of inflation. A recent Gallup & Robinson survey shows that parents see their children's college education as one of their highest financial priorities, yet 50 percent said they have saved less than half the necessary cost. Luckily, the majority of college students are eligible for some sort of financial assistance-if they know how and where to find it.

Filled with sample financial aid forms, user-friendly worksheets, timetables, and indexes, Conquer the Cost of College is an indispensable resource for students applying to college. In clear, understandable language, Conquer the Cost of College shows parents and students how to find the information they need by providing easy-to-follow steps for every aspect of paying for college, including:

How to calculate the real cost of college, including room and board books, fees, transportation, and more
How to navigate the financial aid process and negotiate for financial aid
How to obtain federal, state, and private grants and loans
How to develop a personal action plan that will help families master the aid process and create the most effective college financial package
About the Author: Elizabeth Coté has worked in financial aid at Brown University, Trinity College, and Wheaton College and as an independent financial aid counselor with Oak Hill Educational Consultants. Liz is a former director of a Kaplan Educational Center and is currently the director of education at the Panurgy Computer Learning Center in South Burlington, VT. She resides in Huntington, VT with her family.

About Kaplan Publishing: Kaplan Publishing, a division of Kaplan's Test Prep and Admissions business, is a joint venture between Kaplan, Inc. and Simon & Schuster. In 2000, Kaplan Publishing released 71 new titles in the areas of test preparation, admissions, education, and career development. Books are offered in traditional paper form or prepackaged with computer software. Select titles are also available as e-books. Kaplan, Inc. has emerged as a leader in statewide assessment services through its publishing venture with the release of 24 new state test titles in 2000. Kaplan, Inc. is a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO.)

CONQUER THE COST OF COLLEGE: The Family Guide to Meeting College Costs
Author: ELIZABETH COTÉ
OCTOBER 2001
Pages and Price: 320 pages, $18.00

AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW:
To arrange an interview with the author, please contact Lori Duggan Gold, PR Manager at Kaplan Publishing at lori_duggangold@kaplan.com or by phone at 212-492-5903
Review copies are available upon request. Please contact Lori DeGeorge at lori.degeorge@kaplan.simonandschuster.com or by phone at 212-698-1272.
ISBN: 0-7432-2260-1

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