Scholarships can significantly reduce the cost of college.  College Guidance offices at many high schools provide students with a list of popular scholarships.  Finding out about less-known scholarships can be difficult and time-consuming.  Identifying and applying for scholarships involves research, filling out forms and writing essays. 

These scholarship guidebooks can help expedite your efforts.

• Scholarship Handbook 2010 (College Board Scholarship Handbook)

• Kaplan Scholarships 2010: Billions of Dollars in Free Money for College

• The Ultimate Scholarship Book 2010: Billions of Dollars in Scholarships, Grants and Prizes Scholarships, Grants & Prizes 2010 (Peterson's Scholarships, Grants & Prizes)

• The Scholarship Book, 13th Edition: The Complete Guide to Private-Sector Scholarships, Fellowships, Grants, and Loans for the Undergraduate

• The Everything Paying For College Book: Grants, Loans, Scholarships, And Financial Aid -- All You Need To Fund Higher Education (Everything: School and Careers)

• The Sports Scholarships Insider's Guide: Getting Money for College at Any Division How To Win A Sports Scholarship

• Getting Financial Aid 2010 (College Board Guide to Getting Financial Aid)