| | Acknowledgments | p. vi |
| | Preface | p. 1 |
| | An Introduction to Financial Aid | p. 5 |
| | Federal Student Aid Programs | p. 11 |
| | Getting Money for College | p. 21 |
| | The College Essay | p. 35 |
| | The Art of Winning Scholarships | p. 50 |
| | The Hunt for Loans | p. 58 |
| | The World of Grants | p. 79 |
| | Congratulations! You Have Been Awarded Financial Aid | p. 120 |
| | The Alternate Aid Route | p. 127 |
| | Around the Globe | p. 136 |
| | Working Along the Way | p. 141 |
| | The Acting Connection | p. 143 |
| | Investing Strategies | p. 156 |
| | Resume Writing | p. 178 |
| | Cyber Aid | p. 201 |
| | Listing of Grant Directories | p. 213 |
| | Useful Websites Every Financial Aid Seeker Should Know | p. 217 |
| | Financial Aid Myths | p. 238 |
| | Marketing Tips | p. 242 |
| | Glossary | p. 249 |
| | Bibliography | p. 257 |
| | Index | p. 259 |