Choosing a college has become a complex calculation. The authors clearly understand what makes for a great educational experience and provide a clear-eyed discussion of the costs of higher education and, especially helpful, of the many and varied benefits. They also present concrete strategies for success as students make this most important investment in themselves. -- Christopher L Holoman Ph.D, president, Centenary College of Louisiana The authors of Is College a Lousy Investment?: Negotiating the Hidden Costs of Higher Education confront, head on, the widely held notions about the value and costs of a college degree. They introduce compelling arguments about hidden educational costs based on real life experiences. This book will introduce readers to educational options many families have never considered simply because they just didn't know they existed. Motivated readers will find the many sources of data provided by the authors interesting. -- Mwalimu J. Shujaa, Ed.D, Kleinpeter Family Endowed Professor/Chair, Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA Is College a Lousy Investment? Negotiating the Hidden Costs of Higher Education draws the reader in to the ongoing conversation related to the increasing cost of a college degree. Through case studies, the authors connect the dots between what the research says and the thought provoking questions that prospective students and their families seek answers to. Each chapter takes the reader beyond the degree and the potential cost to shine light on the overlooked intangibles that higher education has to offer. Students, parents, and those advising current and potential college students will find value in the intriguing perspectives presented. -- Bridget Hodges, M.S., director, Palisano Learning Center and Trocaire Opportunity Program (HEOP), Trocaire College, Buffalo, NY