Finding the Money: The Complete Guide to Financial Aid for Students, Actors, Musicians and Artists

by Preethi Burkholder

Overview

This is a one-stop resource for people who want to finance their education or career. Classic, indispensable advice for college students and their parents and also for actors, musicians and other artists! The whole process of applying for loans, scholarships, grants, fellowships, tuition waivers and other forms of financial aid is clearly laid out.

The book gives tips on finding sources of funds, filling out applications, writing entrance essays, receiving award disbursements, repaying loans and everything in between. Especially on how to stand out from the crowd.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780786436927
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Publication date:	03/10/2009
Pages:	268
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Preethi Burkholder has published several magazine articles on winning grants, securing loans, and getting awards for education, career development and artistic pursuits, and general living expenses. She is a grants consultant and offers workshops on financial aid for students and artists. She lives in Loveland, Colorado.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments     
Preface     

1. An Introduction to Financial Aid     
2. Federal Student Aid Programs     
3. Getting Money for College     
4. The College Essay     
5. The Art of Winning Scholarships     
6. The Hunt for Loans     
7. The World of Grants     
8. Congratulations! You Have Been Awarded Financial Aid     
9. The Alternate Aid Route     
10. Around the Globe     
11. Working Along the Way     
12. The Acting Connection     
13. Investing Strategies     
14. Resume Writing     
15. Cyber Aid     
16. Listing of Grant Directories     
17. Useful Websites Every Financial Aid Seeker Should Know     
18. Financial Aid Myths     
19. Marketing Tips     

Glossary     
Bibliography     
Index