The College Funding Coach

06/27/2024

Get a glimpse of what you’ll learn in our upcoming session. Empower your employees with critical college funding knowledge. https://hubs.li/Q02C-Tw80

06/26/2024

Don't miss our second book review event tomorrow (6/27) at 1:00 PM EDT! Join our founder, Brock Jolly, as he dives into "The Price You Pay for College" by Ron Lieber.

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Here's what you'll gain:

🔍 Insight into college pricing, merit aid, and value
💡 Understanding what exactly you're paying for
💰 Money hacks: Are they worth it?
📅 Tips on how to plan and save
🏫 How to shop for a college

Hope you can make it!

A book review by Brock Jolly

06/25/2024

Don’t miss out on our special June 27 webinar designed for business owners. Register today! https://hubs.ly/Q02BYZQH0

06/22/2024

Understanding Financial Aid, Saving for College, Finding Scholarships ~ drop your question below and you might see it answered in next week’s webinar, June 27 @ 1:00pm. https://hubs.ly/Q02BY-qZ0

06/20/2024

Wondering if college is worth the cost?

Let's decode the complexities of college pricing and ROI together on June 27th.

Join us for our review of Ron Lieber's, "The Price You Pay for College." Save your spot for next Thursday here:

A book review by Brock Jolly

06/18/2024

Is your team equipped with the right tools to navigate the complexities of college expenses? Beyond financial guidance, what other resources do you offer your employees to ensure their success? Join us on June 27 at 1:00 PM for our exclusive BusinessCents workshop. Discover innovative strategies to handle education costs efficiently and sustainably. Whether you're looking for advice or need comprehensive support, we're here to help!

👉 Reserve your spot now and empower your team to make smarter financial decisions!

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06/16/2024

"A deeply reported and emotionally honest approach." Join us for our second summer book review on June 27th as we explore "The Price You Pay for College," Ron Lieber’s acclaimed guide to the biggest financial decision your family will ever make. Is that extra $50,000 or $100,000 really worth it to go to a prestigious school? Learn what’s truly worth paying extra for:

A book review by Brock Jolly

06/15/2024

Our workshops are a game-changer! Speaking of games, what were your school colors?

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06/14/2024

HR reps, business execs, and key decision makers: Equip your teams with the knowledge to navigate college costs without compromising their financial future. Incentivizing financial literacy can have a huge impact on company culture and productivity. Join our info session on June 27th to learn more: https://hubs.li/Q02BXmsl0

06/12/2024

How much is too much for college? Discover how to weigh price vs. value with insights from Ron Lieber’s bestseller on June 27th. Make sure to save your spot for the book review!

A book review by Brock Jolly

06/12/2024

Welcome to BusinessCents! Learn how our webinars can enhance your employee benefits package and reduce financial stress. Join our June 27th info session and discover effective strategies and tips for college financial planning that very few businesses are offering to their employees. Register for free now!

Speciality Webinar for Business Owners

05/29/2024

529 Day isn't over yet! Let's keep this party going. Want to know which 529 savings plan is right for you? Check out the calculator below. Run projections for different plans and contrast their performance, fee percentages, residency rules, and more: https://hubs.li/Q02yWvtN0

05/27/2024

Hope to see you tomorrow, May 28th, at 1:00 pm for the first book review in our summer series:

A book review by Brock Jolly

05/23/2024

Make sure to join us for our first book review on May 28th at 1:00 PM EDT. Brock Jolly will review Jeff Selingo's Who Gets In and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions. Register for free here, and make sure to put some buyers on your college list!

https://hubs.ly/Q02ykHz80
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"Sellers are the 'haves' of admissions. They have something to sell that consumers want, typically a brand name that signals prestige in the job market and social circles. As a result, they are overwhelmed with applications, many from top students. Admissions officers at sellers see their roles as gatekeepers who allow successful applicants into the inner sanctum for the opportunity to interact with other star students.

The 'buyers' are the 'have-nots' in terms of admissions--although they might provide a superior undergraduate education. They lack names that are instantly recognized when the scores of sports teams stream across the bottom of ESPN. Rather than select a class, their admissions officers must work hard to recruit students to fill classroom eats and beds in dorm rooms."
- Jeff Selingo, Who Gets In and Why

A book review by Brock Jolly

05/22/2024

What would you add to the list?

It’s become quite common for parents, relatives, and friends to gift one of those “survive college” manuals to their recent graduates. These books can be fun and witty but often…

05/16/2024

"Unlike when we buy a house or a car and check out the price tag first, cost doesn’t initially factor into a student’s decision about where to apply. Research has shown that parents focus on selectivity and reputation more than cost when discussing college with their kids."
- Jeff Selingo, Who Gets In and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions

Make sure to attend our first book review covering "Who Gets In and Why" on May 28th:

A book review by Brock Jolly

05/15/2024

According to Sallie Mae's annual study, "How America Pays for College," only 30% of families use 529 plans to fund college. This is a shame considering the tax benefits and increasing flexibility of these college savings vehicles. Learn more about 529 savings strategies by joining our specialty webinar tomorrow (5/16) at 7:00 PM EDT:

TuitionCents 2024 Series

05/14/2024

Mystified by the college admission process?

Do you want to learn how college admissions and reducing college costs go hand in hand?

Join CFC's Founder, Brock Jolly, as he reviews "Who Gets In and Why" by Jeff Selingo on May 28th:

A book review by Brock Jolly

05/09/2024

Exciting news! We've created a summer book review series to explore popular college planning books and uncover practical insights for you without having to read the entire thing.

🗓️ Here are the upcoming dates and registration pages:

May 28th @ 1:00 PM: "Who Gets In and Why" by Jeffrey Selingo
https://hubs.li/Q02wBFMT0

June 27th @ 1:00 PM: "The Price You Pay for College" by Ron Lieber
https://hubs.li/Q02wBGBb0

July 23rd @ 1:00 PM: "Pay for College Without Blowing up Retirement" by Peter Lampert
https://hubs.li/Q02wBDvy0

August 20th @ 1:00 PM: "The Ultimate Scholarship Book 2025" by Gen and Kelly Tanabe
https://hubs.li/Q02wBGym0

Make sure to sign up early. Seats will be limited!

A book review by Brock Jolly

04/18/2024

Join us today at 7PM EDT (April 18th) for a specialty webinar covering student loans. Reserve your spot for free here:

TuitionCents Series 2024

04/15/2024

Excited to be at the PCACAC 59th Annual Conference in Norfolk, VA! Drop by and make sure to enter our raffle!

04/11/2024

Did you know that there are affordable universities outside the United States that are still accepting students for 2024? Learn more by attending this free info session today (4.11.24) at 2:00 PM EDT:

Did college decisions not go your way? That's ok!  Whether you aren't looking at the acceptances that you had hoped for, or you...

04/08/2024

Just as the eclipse has its phases, so does the journey of saving for college. Celebrate each milestone, from partial to total, on your path to educational success. Start your plan by attending one of our free college funding workshops at https://hubs.li/Q02s8d-r0.

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04/08/2024

Had a delightful couple of days speaking with school counselors at the Annual Conference for the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling. A special thank you to all the counselors who came out for Mike's presentation on the Little-Known Secrets of Paying for College.

Could your school benefit from a free college funding workshop that goes well beyond the usual boilerplate financial aid information?

https://hubs.li/Q02s67RW0

03/19/2024

Here's to the dedication of all the Maryland school counselors who go above and beyond every day. It's always a treat to speak with these unsung heroes. Pictured below: MSCA 2024 Conference.

Want to bring our free Little-Known Secrets of Paying for College workshop to your school or organization? Learn more here: https://hubs.li/Q02pXWVF0

03/06/2024

We find ourselves updating this post every year.

This article was updated on February 27, 2024. It was originally published on May 20, 2021. Putting the Student Loan Problem in Perspective In total, almost 45 million Americans owe…

02/26/2024

We forgot to shout out our very own Brock Jolly, who's quoted in this article regarding the changes to the FAFSA and how they will affect families. Very good info in here!

Families with more than one child enrolled in college at the same time will no longer get a discount. Here’s how to plan.

02/15/2024

TONIGHT: join us for a free webinar on financial aid appeals. This event will be presented by a former financial aid director and a certified college funding specialist.

Register for free here:

TuitionCents Series 2024

02/09/2024

Happy National School Counselor Week!

National School Counselor Week may be winding down, but school counselors nationwide are hard at work supporting their students in countless ways.

Thank you to all the incredible school counselors who serve as guides, mentors, and inspirations. It is no small feat to help students navigate turbulent waters from elementary school all the way through the higher education process.

We understand that the counselor's role is fulfilling but exhausting. We focus on easing this burden by helping counselors bring much-needed college funding resources to their community. We're committed to helping families afford a quality education without undue financial stress.

The hard truth is that college is expensive. While the thought of college or an alternative higher education path may seem far off, it is crucial that parents start planning as soon as possible. We hear from so many college counselors about their students getting into their dream school and then realizing there's no way they can afford it. Our goal is to prevent this from happening in the first place by arming parents and students--well before the college process--with the knowledge they need to become informed consumers of higher education.

Want to collaborate with us to help out your community? Do you know a school counselor who would benefit from our free workshop and resources? Learn more here:

What Administrators have to Say About Us! Since 2002, our nationally-recognized program has sought to educate parents on the often-confusing path of planning financially for their children’s college educations. For…

02/08/2024

FAFSA submissions down 57% compared to last year. Parents and students cautiously waiting for the dust to settle before submitting? Or is this a "throw up your hands" kind of year?

The form was available about three months later than usual, and seniors submitted roughly 676,000 forms by late January.