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Secrets for Paying for College

If you’re planning on your child going to college then you must understand that it takes nearly a third of the annual income of a typical family with college-aged kids to pay for college. Are you worried about your teenagers getting into the college of their choice? More importantly, are you stressed about how you’re going to pay for your children’s college education and you don’t want to use your retirement money?

Don’t wait until your child is a senior in high school to start thinking about college. If you really want to figure out how to pay for college, this class is perfect for you and your child. We recommend that you start as early as possible to plan for college.

Here is a sampling of the things you will learn at this workshop that will focus on the finances of
college:

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  • How
    to tap into the biggest sources of college money.
  • Can
    your child get merit based aid at schools?
  • Do
    you think that in-state schools are more affordable than private schools? How to discover what any college will really cost you before applying.
  • Why it's not just 'A' students who can earn significant financial aid or scholarships from colleges.

Education and Qualifications of
Timothy C. Parros

 Certified College Planning Specialist (CCPS), member of the National Institute of College Planners (NICCP), member of the National Association of College Admissions Counselors (NACAC), Member of the Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA), and over 20 years experience in college & financial planning.

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