WORKSHOP TOPICS INCLUDE:
- How the college admissions and standardized testing landscape is changing and what you can do to make sure that your child is prepared
- How colleges 'set' their prices, and how to pick the ones that will give you the best merit and financial aid packages
- Why sending your child to an 'expensive' private university could cost less than a state school, even with FL Prepaid and Bright Futures
- Which assets are taken into consideration when the US Department of Education calculates your Family Contribution
- How to pay for college in a failing economy without relying on 529 plans, expensive private student loans or raiding your retirement accounts
- How to get ahead by developing an integrated admissions and funding plan to meet your student's academic needs and your family's financial requirements
- How to identify and avoid financial aid and other scholarship scams
- How to lower your "out-of-pocket" costs and get the maximum amount of money from each school on your child's wish list
- More!
Testimonials From Past Attendees
"Dear 'College Pete,' your presentation was well attended and well received. Parents overwhelmingly gave the presentation two thumbs up, saying that they appreciated your 'straight forward' approach. Your information was clear, comprehensive, and well-organized. Not only did you dispel the myths surrounding financial aid but you left us with some informational gems. Thanks again for providing this service for our college-bound students and their families!"
Randi Trazenfeld
Miami Palmetto High School PTSA
"One day not long ago...I decided to attend the workshop. I have to say it was the best decision I could have made."
Martha Salas-Kesser (daughter graduated debt-free from BU)
"Peter, thanks so much for guiding us through the financial aid process. It's all very scary to me, and you really were very patient and explained everything perfectly..." Amy Quigley
Peter Ratzan is the owner of College Funding Specialists, Inc. in Weston, FL. He is a lifetime FL resident, a former high school teacher, higher education consultant and a college funding advisor. He wrote the Thick Envelope MagicTM Curriculum and publishes a college blog at www.CollegePete.com.
College Pete Presents:
Free Public Workshops
REGISTER BELOW
Wednesday, March 2, 2016 | 6:30 p.m.
Power Financial Credit Union - Juno Branch
12575 US-1
Juno Beach, FL 33408
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LAST PUBLIC CLASS of 2016 Wednesday, March 16, 2016 | 6:30 p.m.
SW Regional Library
16835 Sheridan Street
Pembroke Pines, FL 33331
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