College Financial Prep knows Divorce. Both professionally and personally.
As many of us are aware, one of the leading contributors to divorce is financial difficulties within a marriage. So now… what happens when you are spending money that you don’t necessarily have on splitting your lives into two separate households and yet you still need to pay for college costs for your children? How do divorced parents pay for college?
The mission of College Financial Prep is to help parents navigate the path towards college affordability and reduce the amount necessary to spend to secure a great college education for your child. The key is strategic planning, which is vital to saving money on the cost of college.
With this course, you will find guidance, no matter how old your children are, so that you can plan to :
● Reduce your costs.
● Acquire merit scholarships and/or need based aid.
● Minimize the need for student loans.
● Address divorce specific concerns.
During Each Session, We Will Discuss:
Session 1:
● Saving Money On The Cost Of College (overview)
● College Timeline
● Need Based Aid and Merit Scholarships
● Colleges That Are Best For Divorcing Parents
● Different Divorce Scenarios
● Student Loans
● The Importance Of Communications
● Different Career Choices and Choosing A College
Session Two:
● Merit Scholarships
● Need Based Aid
● Determining Your Expected Family Contribution
● Work/Study Programs
● FAFSA
● CSS Profile
● Finding Colleges That Will Save You Money
● Questions specific to divorce
Session Three:
● Your Personal Finances
● Colleges and Costs
● How To Strategize Based On Your Situation
● Your Child’s Academic Achievements
● EFC Calculator
● Net Price Costs
● Deciding Which College To Attend
● 529 Plans
● More divorce related questions and answers