Free College Workshop: How to Pay For College Without Going Broke

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This is not a library sponsored event.

Description of Event

At this workshop, parents will learn the insiders’ secrets and strategies to send their child to schools that they didn't think they could afford. This fast-paced, 60 minute informative workshop will educate parents about all areas of planning and paying for college. This class is strictly informational and nothing is for sale. During this class, here are just a few things parents will learn: How students can get need-based scholarships and grants even if their family makes a six-figure income. How to avoid the single biggest mistake 73 percent of parents make when applying for scholarships—a mistake that costs them thousands of dollars in lost aid. How to understand the complicated formulas colleges use to determine the family’s financial contribution and how to plan ahead so that the cost is as low as possible. What to do if parents haven't had a chance to save. (Don't worry, you're not alone). The 5 biggest myths about financial aid that most parents believe, leading families to unnecessary debt and in some cases, ruining their retirement. Three questions parents MUST ask any school that their child plans to attend.... before they even apply. How 529s and college savings plans can cost parents ten times more than what they can save parents. This program is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the San Diego Public Library. The Library is not responsible for the information presented in this program.