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Paying for college isn't as difficult as you might think. We'll show you how to go about finding the right school and paying for it.
The benefits of a college education are worth the investment: surveys show that those with college degrees earn more money over their lifetimes than those without a college education. In this chapter, we'll show you how to choose the right college, based on decisions such as price, academic specialties, location and size.We'll also explain what you need to do to be eligible for financial aid.
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