Making College Happen (Third Edition): An insightful guide to making savvy financial decisions and cutting college costs

Paying for a college education can be a daunting prospect-but it will be one of the most important investments you ever make.

This fully updated edition of Making College Happen demystifies the application process for students and their families, and helps you navigate the financial aid maze, understand the best approaches, and make the best decisions for your future.

Far from being a dry reference book, it’s written with humor and packed with real-world, expert advice to help you define your goals and secure the financial resources needed to achieve them.

Read this book and learn how to:

- Understand what you need to know to succeed with college planning

- Take control of the application process

- Maximize your financial aid awards

- Improve communication and discuss expectations

- Find the information you need to make the right decisions