Last Minute Tips for Finding College Cash

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I would recommend calling your daughter's college directly and sharing your situation with a financial aid officer. Many times there is money that was offered to other students who chose not to go to that college that is available to current students. It never hurts to ask and you may find yourself with grants instead of loans. Good luck! M.M., http://www.how2winscholarships.com

M.Matthews of MI 8:41AM August 06, 2010

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College Cash 101

Kim Clark, senior writer for U.S. News & World Report, used loans, scholarships, grants, fellowships, savings, earnings, and generous contributions from her family (thanks, Mom, Dad, Grandpa and Grandma!) to fund study at four different universities. She even managed to graduate from two of them. She’s been researching and writing about the best ways to raise college cash for five years. If you’re panicked about paying for college, e-mail questions to collegecash@usnews.com.

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