Straight Talk on Paying for College: lowering the cost of higher education is a simple, easy-to-read guide to a complicated subject: financial aid.

You'll learn how to:

• Calculate the real cost of college
  
• Get your share of student aid
  
• Navigate the application process
  
• Negotiate aid packages with colleges
  
• Make the most of your money
  
• Meet your share of expenses
  

Straight Talk on Paying for College provides exclusive insider tips from financial aid experts and real-life stories of families paying for college, plus tuition and aid data on 328 popular colleges. Packed with vital information, money-saving tips, and good humor, Straight Talk will help you maximize your aid and stretch your college dollar.