Cost-Effective College: Creative Ways to Pay for College and Stay Out of Debt by Gordon Wadsworth

Gordon Wadsworth teaches all the ins and outs of college financing. He includes myriad of strategies and resources to help students (and parents) pay for college now and in the future.

Peterson's Scholarships, Grants & Prizes 2006 (Peterson's Scholarships, Grants & Prizes)

This Peterson's guide provides updated profiles on nearly 1.6 million awards worth more than $6 billion and based on the ethnic heritage, talent, employment experience, military service, and many other categories. All are available from private sources such as foundations, corporations, and religious and civic organizations.

College Cost & Financial Aid Handbook 2005 : All-New 25th Edition (College Costs and Financial Aid Handbook)

This handbook has answers to many of the questions parents and students may have about financing a college degree. It also includes helpful indexes, worksheets, and articles on the financial aid process.

You're On Your Own (But I'm Here if You Need Me) : Mentoring Your Child During the College Years by Marjorie Savage

This is a helpful book that provides the basics to parents about how to mentor their children in college. Savage gives proven tips and advice for both parents and students alike. This is an especially good resource for nervous parents who are about to send their first child off to college.