The No-Nonsense Guide to College Planning

About the Book

It may change your life. A refreshing departure from mainstream "how to" books, The No-Nonsense Guide to College Planning, offers a new view of college preparation. While addressing all the details, from estimating the family's fair share of college costs to making the most of campus visits, this book takes a down-home, practical look at the arduous and stressful task of selecting, applying and paying for college.

Author Thomas Leahy skillfully hones in on the real issues, giving insight and guidance to successfully navigate the muddy wasters of the college and financial aid application process and championing the "best-value" approach to college planning. The No-Nonsense Guide to College Planning provides a step-by-step road map, bringing into focus the myriad of information available, including resources and web sites.

Whether your child is in grade school or ready to go to college, The No-Nonsense Guide to College Planning makes you an expert in college application and financial aid so that your family can survive the college years financially without sacrificing the educational experience.

This book empowers families facing college to expedite the college planning process and maximize financial assistance through a deliberate procedure of exploration and discovery, analysis and selection, implementation and facilitation.

About the Author

Thomas M. Leahy III is the founder of Campus Financial, a provider of college planning services. A member of the Virginia Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, he has assisted families with their college plans since 1995. Mr. Leahy has been published and interviewed by various media, recognized as an expert in college planning.