2011 College Board Guide to Getting Financial Aid: On My "Must Read" List

   I always recommend that my students get the latest version of the College Board books.  The truth is, keeping up with all the guidelines for money ranging from state funding to scholarships to aid offered by your school is a job-- and if you want to get through nursing school with little or no debt, you should definitely make it one of your jobs.  The money is out there-- it's your job to find it!   College Board books are on my "must read" list every year because, frankly, they have a whole staff of people who are dedicated to making sure their facts are updated before publication every year, so they do the legwork for you.   I like that they include information on filling out the FAFSA, and the "financial aid picture" for each individual school makes it easy to see what your financial aid needs are going to be like before you even apply.  Helpful for students applying to school as well as those already in a program.   Two thumbs up!