AMEDF - American Education Foundation | Ensuring College Success

The Complete Guide to College Funding

FREE workshop for parents of high school students

THEIR SUCCESS TOMORROW DEPENDS ON YOUR PLANNING TODAY

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2022 WORKSHOPS

If you are like many families, the cost of rising college tuitions can be a challenge. We have developed a free, information-packed 60 minute session to address your concerns and provide helpful strategies for funding college and ensuring college success.

Thursday, June 9th

6:30-7:30PM

Amherst Public Library – Williamsville Branch
5571 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221


Monday, June 13th

6:30-7:30PM

Clarence Public Library
3 Town Place, Clarence, N.Y. 14031


Wednesday, June 22nd

6:30-7:30PM

Clearfield Branch Library
770 Hopkins Road, Williamsville, NY 14221

RESERVE YOUR SEAT AT AN UPCOMING

FREE WORKSHOP

WHAT TO EXPECT AT EACH WORKSHOP:

College Facts and Figures

  • Discover little known facts behind college tuition and ways to avoid rising hidden costs.
  • Learn about the alarming trends in college attrition and ways to increase the odds of success.


Student Profile, Scholarships, and Discounts 

  • PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP… What really counts in college admissions and financial aid?
  • Learn how to match your student profile to merit aid, private scholarships, and discounts.


Need-Based Aid from Federal, State, and Institutional Sources

  • Review aid qualification formulas and associated awards, types and amounts.
  • Learn how to complete the FAFSA, CSS Profile and other applications to maximize need-based aid eligibility.
  • Discover ways to manage income and assets early on in high school to increase aid potential.


Tax Benefits and Other Government Programs

  • Receive information on integrating credits, deductions, and other tax provisions for college funding.
  • Utilize college savings plans to maximize financial aid and tax benefits.
  • Discover special programs for teachers, veterans, and other professions.


Funding College with Debt

  • Learn how to maximize “good” and avoid “bad” student loans.
  • Be aware of parental borrowing options and avoid common pitfalls.
  • Discover techniques for minimizing lingering consequences of education debt.


Putting it All Together

  • Determine which colleges are a good financial fit.
  • Learn the benefits and detriments of “Net Price calculator” and other college planning tools.
  • Receive tasks and timelines from freshman to senior year to maximize future awards.

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Dates & Locations

Thursday, June 9th

6:30-7:30PM

Amherst Public Library – Williamsville Branch
5571 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221


Monday, June 13th

6:30-7:30PM

Clarence Public Library
3 Town Place, Clarence, N.Y. 14031


Wednesday, June 22nd

6:30-7:30PM

Clearfield Branch Library
770 Hopkins Road, Williamsville, NY 14221

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