Paying for College, 2026: Everything You Need to Maximize Financial Aid and Afford College

A SMARTER WAY TO PAY FOR COLLEGE. Take control of your financial aid experience with this essential guide-the only annual guidebook with line-by-line instructions for completing the FAFSA aid forms!

"A first-rate guide through the financial aid maze." -Lynn Brenner, Newsday

"Can save thousands in college bills." -John Wasik, Forbes

Financing a college education is a daunting task no matter your circumstances--and the recent rollout of the redesigned FAFSA hasn't made things any easier. College finance guru Kalman Chany and the experts at The Princeton Review come prepared with line-by-line instructions for filling out the latest iteration of the FAFSA, and consumer-friendly advice to minimize college costs. Take control with Paying for College, which will help you:

* Maximize your financial aid eligibility
* Explore long- and short-term strategies to reduce college costs and avoid expensive mistakes
* Complete every question on the FAFSA and CSS Profile aid applications to your best advantage
* Compare aid offers and learn how to appeal them if necessary
* Get advice for handling the impact of FAFSA Simplification