Student Loans: A Parent's Guide - Tapa blanda

The whole family is affected when a child borrows student loans. Student Loans: A Parent's Guide contains information every parent needs to know before sending a student off to college. Learn about the benefits - and the risks - of student loans. Find out whether your student is eligible for federal or state financial aid. Navigate the FAFSA and discover how having a student in college affects your income taxes. Get the most out of your college dollars. Avoid the pitfalls that might land your student in an unexpected financial crisis. Develop a strategy to fund a quality education for your student without jeopardizing your own financial future. Includes stories from real parents and advice for guiding your own student to success.

Martha Maeda is the author of several books on personal finance and a parent of three recent college graduates.