Kids & Family
Free Seminar: How to Pay for College Without Going Broke
Finding the right college & tips how to pay for it.
Finding the Right College & Tips on How to Pay for It
Free Seminars:
Hinsdale Public Library-Oct.3
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Bridgeview Public Library-Oct. 9
Schaumburg Township Library-Oct. 10
Find out what's happening in Chicagofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Bellwood Public Library-Oct. 16
Bartlett Public Library-Oct. 17
Woodridge Public Library-Oct. 18
Elk Grove Village Public Library-Oct. 23
Everyone knows that college is expensive. But many don’t know that there are actually two prices for college: one for the uninformed and one for the informed. And since the average four-year cost is $95,869 for in-state universities and $187,950 for private colleges, it pays to be informed.
Yet too few families plan adequately for college, let alone question its price tag. Even though it’s the second largest investment they’re ever likely to make!
Families are often surprised to learn they have control. Parents don’t have to decimate their retirement plans. They have options. Students can get a great education at a great price, if they know how.
And therein lies the rub. The world of college funding and admissions is difficult to navigate. Misconceptions abound. Often, the most helpful information is kept under wraps.
Yes, more middle-class families are using financial advisors for help with funding. And more are using admissions coaches to get students into better schools. But My College Planning Team is able to integrate funding and academic expertise to guide families through the process.
We help families let go of preconceived notions,” says seminar leader Jack Schacht. “Students have many more options than they realize.”
For example, families are often surprised to learn:
How to double chances of getting admitted to a favorite school
How to increase the size of a scholarship award
Current trends in admissions, scholarships and selection
Financial strategies
Loan strategies
How an expensive private college can cost less than a public university
How to benefit from the methodologies that determine college costs
“Students and families should see this process as a thrilling adventure, not a massive hurdle,” says Schacht. “Then they look at the admissions process in a whole new light.”
