1. Presentations for Parents

“Paying Less for College” Presentations Are Designed to Help Families Save Thousands of Dollars Off the Cost of College

In my research I’ve discovered all kinds of financial aid, wealth management, and tax strategies that can help families save money. But the #1 strategy is for students to do well in school, and apply the right way to the right colleges. It’s what we stress in our student focused presentations.

23 Sample Presentation Topics

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• How Your Child Can Go To College for Free (Case Study)
• Protecting Your Current Lifestyle & Retirement from Crushing College Costs
• Applying for Financial Aid Step-by-Step
• How to Fill Out the FAFSA and CSS Financial Aid Profiles (and Avoid Mistakes)
• What Does College Cost and What Will They Expect You to Pay
• Basic Strategies for Reducing Your Expected Family Contribution
• How to Avoid College Cash Grabs
• Comparing College Financial Aid Offers
• The Inside Dirt on Student Loans: Best, Benefits and Dangers
• How to Lower the Cost of College Using Tax Laws and Credits
• Financial Aid Award Negotiation Strategies
• Evaluating the Financial Return on Investment When Selecting a College
• Student Loan Payoff – and Loan Forgiveness Programs
• How to Make Sure Your Financial Investment in College is a Great One

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• How to Minimize College Costs and Maximize Financial Aid (Overview)
• How to Make Sure College is a Good Financial Investment
• Deciding What You Can Really Afford
• Talking to Your Child About College Money Matters
• Building the Right Foundation from Birth through High School
• How to Figure Out the Right Career and College Fit for Your Child
• How to Research Colleges Based on College to Career Fit
• How to Research the Most Generous Colleges for Your Child
• How to Boost Your Child’s Chances of Getting Into the College You Want

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2. College Scholarships: $500 – $51,000 Per Family

You are probably super busy, so I’d like to offer you an extra incentive to jump start your college financial planning. To do this I’ve partnered with an organization that will provide a $500 guaranteed scholarship at more than 340 participating private colleges and universities – to your family. It is fully transferrable to your relatives and can be split between children.

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There are several ways you can earn this scholarship:

1. Attend a Parent Presentation or Workshop

2. Submit your college application or financial aid story for inclusion in our book*

3. Provide a review of this website and/or pre-release copy of the book*

4. Sign up for our “Paying Less for College” Newsletter*

5. Join our Facebook Fan Page and Group.*

6. Refer this program to an area school.*

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Just A Few Pennsylvania Colleges

The full list of 340 participating colleges is here.

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The maximum scholarship varies by college but currently is over $51,000. No joke. There are 358,581 students in our partner’s program which was founded in 1995 by a former Director of Admissions & Financial Aid at UPENN Wharton School of Business. In 2014, High School Seniors submitted scholarships valued at $36,100,000 to participating colleges.[/apane][/accordion]

Discover How to Claim Your Scholarships

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3. FAQ – Videos

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See OVer 200 Videos in Our Blog

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Get up to $80,000 in Scholarships For Things You Already Do in High School Anyway

What is this and how does it work?

Participating colleges give you from $10 – $16,000 in scholarships for doing things you are already doing anyway like taking classes, getting As and Bs, participating in sports and extracurricular activities, volunteering, taking SAT/ACT type tests, and college visits.

Why should I do this?

#1 – You get scholarships for things you probably already do in school.
#2 – When you see that when you do better in school you get more scholarship money, you will be motivated to get better grades and be more involved in extracurriculars and your community.
#3 – When you do these things, colleges are more likely to want you to apply.
#4 – When colleges want you to attend their college, they will give you more money.
#5 – When they give you more money, you and your parents don’t have to borrow as much.
#6 – When you pay less for college, you have more money, freedom, and (probably) a happier life.
#7 – When your parents pay less for your college, they have more money for their retirement, health care, and aren’t as unhappy at the end of their lives.

Is this for real?

Yes, it is funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Facebook. 60,000 students from 5,000 schools are participating. It was founded in 2014 which is why you may not have heard of it.

There’s no such thing as something for nothing – so what does everyone get?

You: By signing up today you can get (a) scholarships, (b) information about some awesome colleges you might not know about, and (c) get extra reminders from me and motivation to do well in high school.

Colleges: Colleges are competing very hard for the best students. They need to advertise to Freshmen and Sophomores, and even middle school students. By giving scholarships, they (a) see all the things you are doing way before you apply, and (b) can email you and get your attention.

Sam: I get to help you. I grew up dirt poor and spent 10 years after Yale working with teenagers, middle school students, and their families. I saw how much stress not having enough money created. Have your parents ever argued about money? Did you know financial stress is the #1 cause of divorce? My goal is to make sure you and your parents get to keep more money, so your lives don’t suck later. When you sign up, I get to keep you informed and motivated.