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When Nana and Poppy Are Paying...and Not Just for Lunch!
If you are a family who is lucky enough to have grandparents willing and able to contribute to your child's college education, congratulations!
As eager as those generous loved ones might be to hand over a check, there's something that all of you should know before that happens. There are financially prudent ways and not-so-prudent ways for them to get the most for their investment.
Read here to find out how to be savvier and smarter and even help their grandchild get more financial aid.
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| A Complicated Marriage Arrangement Needn't Complicate FAFSA
It's sometimes hard enough for married couples to figure out the logistics of FAFSA, but for couples whose relationships are "complicated," an extra layer of complexity exists.
It definitely sounds more confusing than it is, but like most things, you just have to follow...the...rules.
And the first step is knowing them, so click here. |
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Getting a Better Vantage Point From the Back of the Line...
There have been many discussions in our Paying For College 101 Facebook group about "average" students. (What does that even mean??) The consensus was and has always been was that "average" students can still succeed; can still turn the world on its ear; can still make headlines.
Not everyone can be a leader, in the literal sense of the word..not everyone can steer from the front...not everyone can charge out in front.
After all...there's just not enough room!
BUT, not being in the front doesn't mean one cannot still be influential; be in charge; be an integral part of change and success.
A member of our group linked to this article about "leading from behind" and we thought the premise was very powerful and inspiring.
See what you think and let us know. |
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What's Up Ahead on The Road...
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Class of 2022: Bearing the Brunt of the Pandemic? |
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The Road2College Concierge Service can lighten that load
Calling all high school junior families!
Learn how to help your student from the Class of 2022 achieve their college goals in spite of the challenges that the pandemic has thrown at them.
TONIGHT, March 4, 8:00pm ET (Zoom)
Sunday, March 7, 8:00pm ET (FB Live)
Register for the tonight's session here:
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(By the way, everyone who signs up for 6 months of the Concierge Service will automatically get access to our College Admissions series (see below) AND receive Jeff Selingo's book, Who Gets In and Why.) |
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Missed the first session of our Three-Part Webinar Series with Author/Expert Jeff Selingo and Special Guests?
No Worries!
You can still sign up for the remaining two LIVE sessions and receive a recording of the first session.
(Did you know we had over 200 people attend??)
Getting Into College: The Complicated Truth About College Admissions
Use code 1stmonthfree to get all three sessions ($89.97) for the price of two ($59.98) when you sign up by March, 21, 2021.
Join New York Times bestselling author Jeff Selingo as he provides an inside view of the college admissions process, followed by
a live Q and A. (See dates below.)
This special three-part webinar series is exploring the details of the selection process, from both the college and the student/family side.
How colleges evaluate students for admission and give out financial aid has a lot more to do with the college or university’s priorities than with whether or not your student is qualified. Deciphering the selection, merit scholarship, and financial aid processes has become even more important with the impact of the pandemic on college admissions and higher ed overall.
The remaining dates to put on your calendar! Sunday, March 21, at 8:30pm ET Sunday, April 18, at 8:30pm ET
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My goal is to provide affordable services, insightful information and a support system so your family can make more informed decisions about college.
Feel free to respond to this email with any questions you have. |
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| Debbie Schwartz Founder, Road2College I'm a parent, like many of you, navigating college admissions and paying for college. With an expertise in personal finance, analysis, and marketing, I'm working to give families the information and tools to make smarter financial college decisions. |
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