Apply. Verbansky recommends

that parents become very proactive when it comes to applying for scholarships,

grants, and other free sources of money. "Believe it or not, most

parents go deep into debt when paying for school because they never send

in the necessary applications for their child's scholarships and grants,"

commented Verbansky. "You should not lose twenty-thousand dollars

simply because you're too lazy to fill in a few forms!"

Quantify. In addition

to applying for scholarships and grants, Verbansky also proposes that

parents must, as he puts it, "paint with a broad brush" to secure

their child's funding. "From experience, we know that we should never

put all of our eggs in one basket," quipped Verbansky. "When

it comes to scholarships, every parent must enthusiastically apply to

any and all sources of free money that they can possibly find to pay for

their child's schooling."

Qualify. According to

Verbansky, the most important aspect of getting scholarships and grants

is qualifying for the money. "Most parents feel that 'qualifying'

is the hardest part about getting free money," said Verbansky. "The

reality is that you simply need to make your child look worth it.

"Legally, hundreds of

companies nationwide must offer scholarships and grants each year,"

continued Verbansky. "All you need to do is turn your child into

a 'scholarship magnet' by making your child look and act in a manner that

impresses the benefactor the most."

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