Oak Forest HS Hosts Lecture 'Conquering College Costs'

The Oak Forest High School Guidance Department sponsored an event on November 18 titled, “Conquering College Costs,” for the parents of all high school students. The lecture was hosted by Oak Forest High School Guidance Counselor Jen Ambrose. The featured presenter was Frank Palmasani, author of Right College, Right Price and creator of the Financial Fit College Affordability Program. Palmasani highlighted 30 steps parents and students can take to save thousands of dollars in college costs and pay for college without excessive debt. He combined the latest information about scholarships, financial aid, student loans, and the college search process when financial issues are a factor. Frank Palmasani has been interviewed by WGN, WTTW, WBBM in Chicago and CNN Headline News nationally. He has also been interviewed by radio stations across the country about the student debt crisis.