The Complete Guide to College Funding

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.