A must-have book in today's economy, Getting Financial Aid 2016 is for parents and students challenged by the cost of college. The all-important FAFSA form is explained with step-by-step instructions, and the College Board's CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE® form is explained by the people who administer it. The guide includes information and advice from experts on how to apply for aid, plus easy-to-compare college profiles giving the "financial aid picture" for more than 3,000 four-year and two-year colleges and technical schools. The guide also shows award amounts and scholarship requirements―no other directory has this level of detail. Completely revised to reflect current federal laws and college policies!