Introduction. Part I: The Process, the Players, and the Possibilities.
Chapter 1: Finding Free Money: How Can I Make It Happen?
Chapter 2: The Nitty-Gritty of Receiving Free Money.
Chapter 3: Recognizing the Realities: What Can You Truly Expect?
Chapter 4: Avoiding College Aid Scams.
Part II: Getting Your Due from Uncle Sam.
Chapter 5: Getting Help From Your Federal Friends.
Chapter 6: Getting Help from Federal Loans.
Chapter 7: Signing Up for Other Federal Benefits.
Chapter 8: Taxing Issues: You and the IRS.
Part III: Looking Closer to Home: Free Money From Your State and Hometown.
Chapter 9: Getting Free $ from Your State.
Chapter 10: Trying Harder with Your State.
Chapter 11: Going Local.
Part IV: Scoping Out Free Money from Prospective Colleges.
Chapter 12: Getting a Better Deal on Tuition.
Chapter 13: Qualifying for Merit Scholarships.
Chapter 14: Playing the Game: Understanding Athletic Scholarships.
Chapter 15: Free Money for International Study . . .and for International Students.
Part V: I Didn't Think of That! Lots More Sources of Free Money.
Chapter 16: Getting Free Money from Organizations.
Chapter 17: Asking the Boss for Free Money.
Chapter 18: Joining Up: You're in the Army (or Navy or Air Force or Marines) Now.
Chapter 19: Staring into the Educational Crystal Ball.
Chapter 20: Resource Guide.
Chapter 21: The Ten Best Ways to Get Free Money for College.
Chapter 22: Ten Places You May Not Think to Look for Free Money.
Chapter 23: Ten College Payment Plans That Just Don't Work.
Chapter 24: Ten Things Colleges Don't Tell You.
Appendix: Glossary.
Index.
