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The importance of higher education is increasing, and so is the cost of obtaining it. In the last decade, tuition
at public and private four-year colleges has increased by 54 and 37 percent, respectively, according to The College
Board. To find the pathway to personal and professional success, students must determine the education they need
and find a way to receive and afford that education. College or graduate school costs can seem overwhelming, but don’t
lose heart. There are ways to find dollars for college. In fact, there are many options. Ferguson Career Resource Guide
to Grants, Scholarships, and Other Financial Resources is a directory of tools to help you pay for college tuition and
related expenses. It features financial assistance resources (scholarships, grants, awards, loans, and other programs),
helpful essays, and Web sites and print resources that will help you plan and pay for your college education. This book
will help you learn how and where to look for financial aid, and what kinds of aid are available. Looking for financial aid can seem confusing, but take it one step at a time and you’ll soon be an expert. The steps outlined below will get you started.
The importance of higher education is increasing, and so is the cost of obtaining it. In the last decade, tuition
at public and private four-year colleges has increased by 54 and 37 percent, respectively, according to The College
Board. To find the pathway to personal and professional success, students must determine the education they need
and find a way to receive and afford that education. College or graduate school costs can seem overwhelming, but don’t
lose heart. There are ways to find dollars for college. In fact, there are many options. Ferguson Career Resource Guide
to Grants, Scholarships, and Other Financial Resources is a directory of tools to help you pay for college tuition and
related expenses. It features financial assistance resources (scholarships, grants, awards, loans, and other programs),
helpful essays, and Web sites and print resources that will help you plan and pay for your college education. This book
will help you learn how and where to look for financial aid, and what kinds of aid are available. Looking for financial aid can seem confusing, but take it one step at a time and you’ll soon be an expert. The steps outlined below will get you started.