As other the books written by the Tanabes about how to get into college or earn scholarships, How to Pay for College offers excellent, practical advice on how to manage the cost of a college education. Each chapter begins with an list of what will be covered, making it easy to refer to specific information as needed.  Chapters cover topics such as the various types of financial aid available, how to apply for financial aid, how to save for college, and more. There are sample forms and bright ideas, key concepts and money saving tips in sidebars. One of the most useful items in the book is “Straight Talk from Financial Aid Administrators.” Throughout the book there are entries from these administrators on specific topics. Some of them seem self-serving, “Running a college is not cheap,” or “Believe it or not, colleges only raise tuition as a last resort.” But most are practical, ” Rule No. 1: Apply on time,” and “Keep us in tune with changes.”  Good resource for high school students preparing to go to college.