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Tuition and fees are just the tip of the iceberg! To properly manage college costs, you need to understand the real price tag of a higher education, including hidden fees that surprise students after they enroll in a college or university. College Secrets and its companion book, College Secrets for Teens, reveal the true costs of earning a college degree – and then provides hundreds of money-saving ideas to help students and parents reduce or eliminate these expenses. In this book, you’ll discover:

• 22 hidden costs that college officials never talk about
• 24 tricks to slash in-state and out-of-state tuition costs
• 7 tips to keep room and board expenses under control
• 13 strategies to save money on books and supplies
• 14 lifestyle costs that students must manage wisely
•  6 do’s and don’ts to avoid credit card debt in college
• 12 steps to boost your odds of winning scholarships
• 15 common mistakes that reduce your financial aid … and much, much more!

The College Secrets series is your roadmap to paying for college the smart way – with some sanity, truth and planning in the process, and without going broke or winding up deep in debt.