Free Money for College

by Laurie Blum

Published 1 September 1990
With current information on more than 1,000 available grants and scholarships, the revised fourth edition of this bestseller is an essential guide for students seeking financial assistance to help them meet today's skyrocketing tuition costs. It provides comprehensive details on how to apply for billions of dollars in aid, including:
-- employee tuition benefits
-- athletic scholarships
-- funding based on gender or ethnicity
-- grants awarded in specific areas of study
-- grants for children of parents belonging to special organizations.Each entry provides the name of the source, its address, telephone number, a description of the program, eligibility requirements, the maximum dollar amount, the number of grants given, and the deadline far application. Also included are tips on filling out applications, the best approach to take when applying, where to look for additional funds, and information on federal aid programs, such as Stafford Loans and Pell Grants