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This digital document is an article from National Tax Journal, published by National Tax Association on December 1, 2009. The length of the article is 13927 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the author: Using the 2001 Survey of Consumer Finances, this study investigates the effect of the college financial aid rules on household portfolio choices. The federal algorithm used to compute financial aid does not take into consideration assets accumulated in retirement accounts or as home equity, and households can reduce their implicit marginal financial aid tax rates by moving funds into retirement accounts or by increasing their home equity. Our results show that households who have higher marginal financial aid tax rates have a larger fraction of their portfolios invested in retirement assets and home equity, relative to taxable assets.

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Title: The impact of college financial aid rules on household portfolio choice.
Author: Patryk Babiarz
Publication: National Tax Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 1, 2009
Publisher: National Tax Association
Volume: 62Issue: 4Page: 635(23)

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This digital document is an article from The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR), published by Thomson Gale on February 1, 2006. The length of the article is 477 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Bill's cuts will hurt students, study says.(Higher Education)(Changes in college financial aid are part of the U.S. budget plan before Congress)
Publication: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) (Newspaper)
Date: February 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Page: c1

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This comprehensive CD-ROM provides a thorough overview of college financial information and student employment and career opportunities provided by the Federal government. Here are some of the documents and topics covered by the informative files in this enormous collection:

Department of Education College Early Preparation (Getting Ready for College Early, and Preparing Your Child for College) * Financial Aid (Funding Your Education, Looking for Student Aid) * Student Gateway To The U.S. Government, Studentjobs Site * Office Of Postsecondary Education (OPE) * Gaining Early Awareness And Readiness For Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) * Think College * FEDERAL STUDENT AID - Preparing, Choosing, Applying, Funding, Attending, Repaying - Over $60 billion a year in grants, loans, and work-study assistance

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Of course, our guide is informational only and is not in any way intended to provide assistance in obtaining government assistance or employment. However, by gathering together material from across the vast spectrum of the federal government, our guide can save you time and effort in locating important federal information related to college education and student employment. Please note that this material is also published under other titles (ISBN 1592480829 and 1592480837).

Over 61,000 pages in 122 files are reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software - allowing direct viewing on Windows and Apple Macintosh systems. Reader software is included. Our CD-ROMs are privately-compiled collections of official public domain U.S. government files and documents - they are not produced by the federal government. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work utilizing the benefits of the Adobe Acrobat format to uniformly present thousands of pages that can be rapidly reviewed, searched by finding specific words, or printed without untold hours of tedious research and downloading. Vast archives of important public domain government information that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. This book-on-a-disc makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from the federal sources you trust. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from The National Public Accountant, published by National Society of Public Accountants on April 1, 1994. The length of the article is 2501 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: Accountants could help their clients maximize college financial aid by having a clear picture of what constitutes need. The concept is defined as the total yearly educational expense, which includes such matters as tuition, books, transportation and meals, minus the required family contribution. Necessary reductions could be made to increase the financial need through a thorough understanding of the required family contribution concept. This does not, of course, entail any sort of manipulation of information but a presentation of the case in the most favorable manner.

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Title: Maximizing eligibility for college financial aid.
Author: Jeffrey A. Adelstone
Publication: The National Public Accountant (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 1994
Publisher: National Society of Public Accountants
Volume: v39Issue: n4Page: p29(4)

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This digital document is an article from University Business, published by Professional Media Group LLC on July 1, 2009. The length of the article is 1469 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The push to retrain unemployed workers: how the Obama administration is encouraging the unemployed to go to college.(FINANCIAL AID)(Barack Obama)
Author: Haley Chitty
Publication: University Business (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2009
Publisher: Professional Media Group LLC
Volume: 12Issue: 7Page: 29(2)

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Good but outdated
This book contains a thorough overview of the FAFSA application process and good tips to consider in attempting to maximize financial aid. The downside is that the FAFSA changes each year, and current (2009-2010) information is found on the FAFSA website online. ... Read more

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* An indispensible reference guide on financial aid

* Includes a detailed analysis of the financial aid formula

* Chapters on maximizing financial aid with Section 529 Plans and Coverdell Education Savings Accounts ... Read more

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Good guidebook for the FAFSA form
This guidebook to the FAFSA form provides valuable insights into filling out the FAFSA form itself as well as how to position your finances BEFORE it's time for the FAFSA form.
It is written on a very elementary level so that it is easy to follow, however it has an unprofessional "feel", not helped by several typos and certain passages inadvertently repeated.
Even though the book is outdated (it was written specifically for the 2007 FAFSA), it is still applicable and useful for 2009.

Definitive Book On College Financial Aid
This book was written by a certified public accountant who obviously has done a lot of research to produce the definitive book on maximizing college financial aid. It is incredibly informative and tells you about all forms, sources and qualifications for financial aid.It also walks you through every step to filling out the FAFSA form correctly. This section alone is worth the price of the book as one small mistake on this form could cost you thousands of dollars in aid. The author also gives many helpful tips in each chapter that will save you time and money and help you avoid making costly mistakes. It is up to date (just published in 2007) and includes information on the 529 plans. This book is a must have for any parent who will soon be sending a child off to college. My suggestion, buy this book when your child is a sophomore or junior in high school so you can start planning early on how you will finance your child's college education. Well done, Ms Orzechowski. ... Read more

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You are invited to take a journey through the College Financial Aid Universe. You will guided by a Financial Aid Administrator with over twenty years of expertise in helping students fund their college educations. Through these travels, you will attain greater insight into completing the FAFSA, finding Grants and Scholarships, and grasping the essentials of the College Work Study, Student/Parent Loan, Alternative Loan and Educational Tax Benefit programs. You will, in addition, learn when your school may adjust your Financial Aid based on individual circumstances, and when and how to appeal for more Financial Aid..  Throughout the journey, hyperlinks pointing to the most useful pages on the World Wide Web  will abound. Along the way, you will be treated to comic -Rest Stops- (peppered with allusions to film, theater, TV, music, and books) that will provide you with time to absorb what you have learned in each chapter Join me, then, on these Adventures in the College Financial Aid Universe. I am confident that both students and parents find them most helpful and informative!

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Desperate Guide is a college reference book for students who want a financially affordable undergraduate education overseas. It features tuition-free colleges, government scholarships, university scholarships and financial aid around the world.

11 countries, 32 universities, 11 government scholarships, and 51 university scholarships - United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), Australia, Japan, China, Singapore, Canada, Denmark, South Korea, New Zealand, and Norway. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Encyclopedia of Education, brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 1529 words.The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase.You can view it with any web browser.This uniquely interdisciplinary resource covers legal, sociological, psychological, historical, and economic aspects of crime and justice worldwide. Entries cover civil and criminal issues, from domestic violence to terrorism. Entries cite pertinent legal cases as well as publications for further information. ... Read more

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A comprehensive overview of how the financial aid process works, where aid comes from, tax incentives and strategic planning to ensure you qualify for as much aid as legally possible. ... Read more

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Comprehensive explanation for college financial aid
I am a Certified College Planner.Peter Laurenzo really knows his subject.If you want to know the step-by-step process on how to apply for financial aid, this is a great book.The language used is easy to understand without being condescending.This is a good reference book.

He answered my questions
This book provided me with an understanding of how this complex process works in an easy-to-read and an organized format.
In only a couple of hours I was able to grasp how financial aid functions, and made a few changes that hopefully will give my son more aid eligibility.

Easy to understand
After sifting through dozens of books, my husband and I found this easy to read, understandable and a good foundation to get through the financial aid process ... Read more