free educational, college planning and financial aid workshop that will focus on high school and middle school students. Reservations are required.   To reserve your spot please go to https://www.freecollegefinancialaidworkshop.com

In this workshop we will discuss:

• 529s – the drawbacks you don’t know about and how they can affect the financial aid you receive

• FAFSA – the biggest mistakes parents make when filling out this and other forms, why it’s important, and how to get it right
• EFC (Expected Family Contribution) – why you need to know this number, how the government calculates it, and how it affects your financial aid
• Financial Aid – how you can get it even if you make a lot of money
• Scholarships -how to avoid scams, and where the most money comes from
• Loans – the good, the bad, and the downright terrible options for loans

• Student Loans – how they’ve changed and why they aren’t enough anymore, plus other options available for college funding
• School Choice – how the right fit can lower your out-of-pocket-costs
• Savings Strategies – how your ways of saving money affect financial aid
• Student Preparation – assessments including the Strong Interest Inventory, guidance through Academic Impact Mentoring (AIM), college search, right-fit schools, and applications

And much more!