PDF-[EBOOK] - Going Broke by Degree: Why College Costs Too Much

American universities are facing a crisis of growing magnitude Sharply rising tuition fees have led to a rising chorus of complaints and serious questions about the future of higher education in this country Are tuition increases that rapidly outpace the rate of inflation pushing higher education out of reach for more and more people Is this cost explosion a recent phenomenon What are we getting in return for these higher tuition fees In Going Broke by Degree economist Richard Kent Vedder explains why costs are rising so fast and what can be done about it He compares the underlying causes for the higher educations cost problem to that of the health care crisis Third parties especially governments pay a large share of the bills for university education The ordinary constraints on raising prices in a competitive forprofit market environment are weak in the higher education market The adverse consequences of inefficiency are largely absent have become bloated Faculties and staff have seen their compensation rising sharply in modern times New technology is not used aggressively to reduce labor costs Universities aggressively seek payments beyond the amount needed to provide goods and services Price discrimination in the form of scholarships has facilitated the cost explosion as well Vedder demonstrates that even socalled noneconomic issues grade inflation affirmative action problems declining free discourse political correctness and the corruption of intercollegiate athletics have a strong economic base Vedder notes indications that changes are on the horizon Already nontraditional alternatives such as forprofit universities computerbased distance learning and nonuniversity certification of skills provide some of the same essential services as universities As universities become more tuitiondriven many of their inefficiencies will be squeezed out of the system as they struggle to survive tenure increasing teaching loads paring administrative staffs slashing costly lowenrollment programs increasing distance learning addressing high student attrition rates contracting out more services cutting costly noneducational programs of dubious worth and altering affirmative action Vedder suggests even more dramatic and fundamental changes including moving to a studentbased funding model voucherization and even privatization of state universities. 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The only annual college financial aid guide with line-by-line instructions for completing the FAFSA and CSS PROFILE aid forms!As seen in USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, Money, and the Los Angeles Times, Paying for College Without Going Broke will help you:- Navigate the recent changes to the FAFSA- Use line-by-line strategies for filling out the FAFSA and CSS PROFILE to maximum effect- Increase your chances of receiving aid - Compare aid offers and learn how to appeal if needed - Calculate the actual costs of college - Plan strategically as an independent student or a divorced or single parent - Avoid costly mistakes when applyingPaying for College Without Going Broke includes a foreword by Bill Clinton as well as in-depth line-by-line strategies for filling out 2017-2018 aid forms, including the required federal FAFSA form.Praise for PAYING FOR COLLEGE WITHOUT GOING BROKE Get this book, and don\'t just read it. 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...Kalman Chany\'s Paying For College Without Going Broke [is] a must-read now. It\'s loaded with tips that can save you thousands on college bills...when I got to the section on financial aid, my eyes lit up. --John Wasik, Forbes.com One of my favorite financial-advice books. --Eric Tyson, author of Investing for Dummies and Personal Finance for Dummies Off to college. Excited. Nervous. Broke... Finding a way to pay for college and live on a budget is not always easy, but it definitely beats paying off huge loans for the next 30 years. And these students are living proof that it can be done. As the cost of college steadily increases, paying for it requires insider strategies to maximize financial aid and minimize college costs. Paying for College Without Going Broke 2008 is thoroughly revised and updated to take the stress, confusion, and guess-work out of applying for financial aid. The only book to include the latest financial aid forms and lists of annual changes in tax laws, it also shows students and their parents how to calculate their aid eligibility before applying to college and plan ahead to improve their chances of receiving aid. The book also includes advice on how to negotiate with financial aid offices, handle special circumstances (for single parents or independent students), and receive educational tax breaks. It is a must have for anyone concerned about the soaring costs of college tuition. Tells students how to stay out of debt by taking simple and easy measures, while still having the time of their lives at college. Insider strategies for maximizing financial aid and minimizing college costsPaying for College Without Going Broke will teach new college applicants how to: Use line-by-line tips for completing the 2001--2002 FAFSA and CSS PROFILE financial aid forms Calculate aid eligibility before they apply to colleges Plan ahead to improve their chances of receiving financial aid Negotiate with the financial aid office Learn about educational tax breaks Handle special circumstances if they are children of single parents or are independent studentsContents Include:I Understanding the ProcessII How to Take Control of the Process1. Long-Term Strategies for Paying for College2. Short-Term Strategies for Receiving More Financial Aid3. How to Pick Colleges4. What the Student Can Do5. State Aid6. Looking for a Financial Aid Consulting ServiceIII Filling Out The Standardized FormsIV The Offer1. Innovative Payment Options2. Special Topics3. Managing Your Debt4. Less Taxing Matters5. Future TrendsV Worksheets And Forms The future is in your hands�not Harvard\'sTO: All students wondering �Can I get into my dream college?�CC: All parents wondering �Can we afford it?�FROM: Educational consultant Kristin M. WhiteMEMO: COLLEGE RANKINGS DON�T MATTER. This claim might sound crazy, but it�s true: Research shows that where you go to school makes little difference to future financial success or quality of life�personal qualities such as ambition, perseverance, and a sense of purpose are all more important. Kristin M. White has helped hundreds of parents and students look beyond the dream-school hype and focus on what�s most important. Now, in It�s the Student, Not the College, she shows how to avoid unrepayable debt and set yourself up to grow, excel, and enjoy yourself at any school. Instead of obsessing over GPA cutoffs and SAT scores, students will learn how to build a personal �Success Profile��by adopting the traits that help stellar students make the grade in school and life. Plus . . .Why what you do in school counts more than where you go14 surefire ways to develop your Success Profile as a student and beyondCriteria to consider when choosing a collegeHow to find a good fit for your family�s financesAnd tips for graduating career-ready and landing a great first job.Expensive, elite colleges have too much sway over the minds and bank accounts of students and parents. It�s the Student, Not the College breaks that stranglehold�and reveals the real secrets of success.