Make College Affordable with the College Aid Lady | Tips, Secrets and Strategies to Get More Money | Stephanie Hancock | Coll

You know you need to apply for financial aid, but do you even know what to do or where to start?  Probably not, if a national study is right.  We'll listen to this episode and by the end you'll have a big picture overview of the entire process, you'll know the timeline for applying for financial aid, what changes affecting FAFSA and potentially aid awards and an important tip that too many people ignore at great cost to their student.  We hope you'll listen in.  Your time won't be wasted.

Want or need a good deal on the cost of college?  Wonder why some families get financial help while others don't?  Then you've got to know about two of the most important factors affecting the college bill.  In this episode, you'll also learn why the sticker price is not necessarily your cost.  We'll also identify five sources of financial assistance for college to consider.  With so many opportunities for help, almost any family can get help with the bill regardless of income and assets.  Don't miss this!  It's the first step in getting college at an affordable price.

Statistics estimate that college debt totals $1.23 Trillion. To describe this level of debt as a crisis is no understatement.  Parents and students across the country are taking on levels of debt that aren't sustainable and with long lasting consequences.  The question is does it have to be this way? The short answer is no.  In this inaugural podcast, I hope to give insight as to how this happens in the first place. But more importantly, I'll talk about what you must do to avoid becoming a reluctant statistic.  If you think that borrowing is your only option when it comes to paying for college, it's not.  Join us as we begin breaking down the financial aid puzzle.