Comments on: Review: Paying for College Without Going Broke

By: eSAT Prep Tips

eSAT Prep Tips — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 17:52:48 +0000

I have to say, looking back – I would go to a great (preferably big-name and prestigious, because this seems to count, at least right out of college) state school for a 75% discount on a private education.

Seriously, while I see my education as an invaluable investment, I realize now that I could have been so much more efficient about it.

Any book that promotes this kind of thinking is a great asset in my opinion; a lot of it becomes obvious in retrospect, but the real trick is figuring it out ahead of time and avoiding dumb mistakes.

One smart move for high schoolers is to get a great score on the SAT, which will open up additional scholarship and financial aid doors.

Check out a recent blog post of mine called “How to get a perfect score on the SAT” and browse around for some more great free SAT prep tips!

By: Kevin Brown

Kevin Brown — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:38:21 +0000

Thanks for this. It’s an excellent review on a subject matter that really needed clarification. As a parent of two college-going children, I spent many a sleepless night wondering how I was going to manage to see them both through college. This book would have come in real handy, I can assure you. I just wanted to add that when you have finally short-listed your colleges, speak to their financial aid office at the earliest. Both my kids are enrolled at CollegeAmerica. Their office authorizing financial aid for college has been extremely pro-active. Thanks to their help, a personalized financial plan was drawn up for them. Loan eligibility and the application process is easy, so don’t be afraid to ask for all the help you need.

By: Jon

Jon — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:24:06 +0000

Hi Stephanie,

I haven’t made any comments prior to this one, but this post is some incentive for me to start! I’ve been reading your entries for a few weeks now and am extremely impressed. I’m a finance major and seem similar to you as far as tracking, budgeting, and planning. College has not been one of my strong points, however. I hadn’t formed much knowledge of finances prior to beginning college, so I’ve racked up quite the debt thus far.

With that said, I’d like to enter the contest for this book. I would definitely like to gain some knowledge through the book. Your overview of it makes it seem like a great piece of financial literature. I just turned 21, and while I’ll be done with my undergrad work shortly, I’m going on for an MBA and need to be better prepared for financing that degree. I also would use this book to begin preparation for saving for my (to be born in August) child, once he/she is old enough for college. I guess that puts me in three of the four age recommendations, in their own ways.

Keep up the fantastic work with providing so much useful information for individuals around the world!

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 21:35:47 +0000

I seriouly am in need of this book (I hope I’m picked!). I’m a college student and I am about to transfer from community college to a 4-year state school. I hope that this book will provide insight into how to get aid from the great(ly broke) state of California, as well as give me some innovative ways to subsidize the costs that I will be incuring in just a matter of months. I could also learn a lot about how to manage the debt that I will soon be in because of the loans I know I will have to take out soon.

By: Thom C

Thom C — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:03:54 +0000

I’m definately interested in reading this. My son is waffling between a private school ($7000/year after scholarships) and a state school ($4000/year after scholarships). I don’t think he understands what it would mean to be nearly $30000 in debt.

By: K. Cleaver

K. Cleaver — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:35:38 +0000

I would be interested in reading this. We have children in elementary school and have been saving some towards their college. It’s a daunting task.

By: Danica

Danica — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:09:35 +0000

hey steph. count me in. ill take all the advice i can get at this point. im a senior in high school and im in the middle of all these huge decisions…and i dont really want to be up to my eyeballs in debt til im 40 thank you very much.

By: Christy

Christy — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:21:58 +0000

I want to enter the giveaway. I am the parent of 8 children – 3 of whom are already in HS. I need all the help I can get to put them through college so they are not stuck with thousands in debt. Looks like a great tool.
thanks.

By: Shellie Seering

Shellie Seering — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 03:44:57 +0000

We’re in the midst of all this now. My oldest son is a Junior in HS, and has big dreams for his future. I’d love this book to help me ground him yet help him find his wings. Thanks for sharing with us!

By: Erin

Erin — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:04:51 +0000

i would LOVE to win this book for my son and i. he’s in the 11th grade and is already set on where he wants to go to school and major in. we don’t have much money, but he truly has the drive to makes his dreams come true! I WANNA WIN THIS BOOK!!!