<p>I would suggest picking up the book *“Paying for College Without Going Broke” *from the Princeton Review series (as much as I recommend this book, you would think I would get a commission!). The 2011 edition will be released October 19th - you can pre-order now (Amazon, Borders…) so you don’t forget. There are sections for independent students, short-term suggestions to maximize aid, and line-by-line instructions for both the FAFSA and CSS/Profile. Wait to pick up the 2011 edition - it will have all the latest info - a lot of stuff changed this year.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>