STUDENT LOAN SERIES PART 4 – THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS

Send us Fan MailWondering about how to start the college planning application process? You're not alone. Millions of families are struggling with the high cost of higher education. But there is hope. By taking the right steps ‘early in the game,’ your kids can make the most of their college experience and the process will help reduce costs along the way.🟦 Join me Thursday at 5:00 pm as my special guest Eric Dudley will tell you everything you need to know about:✅making a plan tailored to your unique needs and goals taking into consideration the application process, as well as how to get scholarships, grants, etc.✅finding affordable colleges, and ✅managing your expenses wisely. 🟦 Make sure to watch the replay for the last 3 shows on my YouTube channel: Merging Life and Money. College planning doesn't have to be hard. In fact, it can be a lot of fun.Here are some HIGHLIGHTS from this episode.04:19 Why is college planning important?06:28 What is college planning? Part 107:28 What is college planning? Part 208:12 Big mistake #108:54 Big mistake #209:33 It pays to start early. 10:22 How does college planning make the college experience better?  12:23 When to start planning for college?13:19 How can a professional college planner help?14:05 What else should you know about planning for college?15:31 The importance of hiring a college counselor.16:18 Other important factors.17:49 My recommendation to parents.19:49 It is worth paying extra for a college, counselor.20:39 College planning reduces the cost of college.21:12 The formula to reduce the cost of going to college22:11 What does planning ahead of time do?23:41 How to find free money?24:04 How and when to fill out your college application?27:47 The moral of the story.28.53 Major take away?30:34 The perfect plan.33:55 As I see it34:23 Contact Eric36:56 Quote of the show Support the showConnect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefinanciologist/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/merginglifeandmoneyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@merginglifeandmoneyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjcaesarClick this link https://mariejocaesar.com/fmtq/take-the-quiz to take the "Discover Your Financial Mindset Type” Quiz, so you can start taking control of your financial destiny and transform your financial identity.Click this link: https://mariejocaesar.com/consult to book a FREE consultation now! Let's map out your path to financial wellness together. Your future self will thank you.