A college degree has become the essential tool to unlock doors for future success. This handbook contains all the latest information about getting a college degree, including: types of higher education, resources for finding the right college, entrance exams, financial aid resources, paying for college, applying for federal student aid, Pell Grants, Direct and Federal Family Education Loans, PLUS loans, Consolidation loans, Federal Work-Study Program, U.S. Armed Forces and ROTC, and more! NOTE: Unless damaged upon receipt, this handbook is NON-REFUNDABLE. We strongly recommnend viewing the online version BEFORE purchasing it: http://www.federalhandbooks.com