Since we're at the start of a new school year, I will mention some of what we have for college students and parents. First is The Community College Advantage by Diane Melville. The book looks at the advantages of community college as it offers a quality education at an affordable cost. This book also talks about the process of transferring to a four year school when you finish at the community college.
Another book that offers information about college costs is College Secrets: How to Save Money, Cut College Costs and Graduate Debt Free. This book is written by Lynnette Khalfani Cox. This book takes a thorough look at the cost of attending college. What are the upfront costs? What about hidden costs? How do you get the best financial aid package possible? What student wouldn't like to learn the secrets to graduating debt free?
Finally, you might check out Paying for College Without Going Broke by Kalman A. Chany. This book is designed to help you through the financial aid process. It includes worksheets and forms and ideas for how to fill out the forms to make the best use of your resources and finding funds to support your educational goals.