Paying for College: A Teen Guide to Funding Education

Going to college is expensive, so how do you pay for it? This book gives students the financial literacy skills they need to help them plan how they will fund their college education.

It explains how to calculate costs for a college education and shows how students can take advantage of financial aid, loans, and scholarships. How to set up a savings plan for college is also outlined, along with smart strategies for investment. Teens are shown, too, how to successfully repay any money they owe in their adult future.

"Mastering Money" sidebars provide important tips on planning finances for college, such as completing a FAFSA and understanding how interest will accrue on loans. "Get Financially Fit" features provide top tips from financial experts on ways to fund college. Each chapter recaps key information covered so far, so readers can reinforce their newly learned financial literacy skills.

Author: Jennifer Sanderson
Binding Type: Library Binding
Publisher: Cheriton Children's Books
Published: 08/01/2026
Series: Money Matters
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.6lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.50w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781918246087