Do you have all your ducks in a row when it comes to securing college funding? How can you leverage your investments?

Read more and get additional resources here: https://abcsofcollegefunding.com/podcast/ep-13-what-do-your-taxes-fafsa-and-retirement-savings-have-in-common/207/ 

What we discuss on this episode: 

3:12 - Why are financial advisors interested in the college funding space?

5:49 - How is the FAFSA similar to doing your taxes?

7:26 - What happens when there are errors on your FAFSA?

11:10 - How does retirement savings coincide with saving for college?

14:42 - How will your finances and life change in retirement?

19:31 - How many families have enough money put aside for college

What was freshman year like for one of our past students? How has COVID impacted her learning? We catch up with a current student to get a first-hand account of the new college experience.

Read more and get additional resources here: https://abcsofcollegefunding.com/podcast/ep-12-freshman-year-experience-with-student-guest-lane/200/ 

What we discuss on this show: 

0:44 - Let’s review the past year with our student guest, Lane.

2:11 - What gives Lane her fearless approach?

3:18 - What did Lane pick up from this process?

5:50 - Why does Jeff recommend their students journal?

8:25 - How did Lane pivot when COVID put an immediate halt to senior year?

10:56 - What was the biggest challenge in transitioning from high school to college?

14:47 - Homesickness is normal for students.

15:25 - What were the academic challenges? 

19:23 - What would Lane tell another student about preparing for college?

From pivoting in 2020 to finding your calling, special guest Kristin Mitchell shares her story as a small business owner.

Read more and get additional financial resources here:

https://abcsofcollegefunding.com/podcast/ep-11-finding-your-calling-with-kristin-mitchell-of-art-box-studio/195/

What we discuss on the show: 

1:02 - Let’s introduce today’s special guest and small business owner.

2:36 - What does the business do?

3:16 - How has her business pivoted during the pandemic?

4:56 - What have been the biggest challenges and biggest rewards?

7:36 - What is the dream for the business? 

10:35 - How have her varied work experiences lead to today?

14:14 - What’s the word of the year? 

15:51 - What was Kristin’s educational experience?

20:44 - What advice would Kristin give her 18-year-old self?

22:08 - Why didn’t Kristin go to art school?

What kinds of questions do students often ask as they apply for colleges? What do you need to know ahead of time? Join us as we discuss the different questions that typically arise and how students should approach the process.

Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://abcsofcollegefunding.com/podcast/common-questions-about-college-applications-and-scholarships/186/ 

What we discuss on the show: 

0:40 - What’s going on with high school senior students right now?

1:30 - What kind of questions are students asking about their college applications?

3:01 - What is the common application? How should you use it?

6:06 - What’s the difference between AP and dual enrollment classes?   

10:27 - Are you putting too much pressure on yourself? 

11:52 - What expenses will you have in college?

18:24 - What are common questions related to FAFSA?

As schools start back up and hints of fall are upon us, we have an opportunity to reflect and look ahead for the coming school year. What does it mean to have a successful year? What would it mean to be a leader?

Read more and get additional resources here: https://abcsofcollegefunding.com/podcast/ep-9-finding-success-through-service-and-leadership-skills/181/ 

What we discuss on the show: 

1:01 - High schools and colleges have started back up.

1:36 - How is success measured?

2:32 - Why is it important for students to consider leadership and service?

6:27 - Once you get into college, is there a push to do service?

7:19 - What is the value of helping others?  

9:10 - If a teacher gives you an optional assignment, what do you do?

10:12 - Jeff shares inspirational quotes from a few famous people.

11:18 - What type of income do you want to have when you get out of school?

12:55 - What does mentoring mean for our students?

How has COVID impacted your college choices? What will happen to financial aid opportunities and college funding? Let’s talk about what has changed in 2020.

Read more and get additional college planning resources here: https://abcsofcollegefunding.com/podcast/ep-8-ramifications-of-covid-19-when-college-planning/173/ 

What we discuss on this episode: 

1:17 - How do students find the right schools amidst COVID?

4:40 - What happens if…?

6:35 - What ramifications has COVID-19 had so far?

7:49 - What might happen with financial aid?

9:39 - Are you planning to rely on student loans?

11:04 - What will college cost after a vaccine?

12:37 - How much do Jeff’s clients receive in financial aid?

How can you better plan for college? How has COVID changed things when it comes to college for the upcoming college freshman and upcoming college senior? Darren Rose joins us today to discuss this process and help you get prepared during these unprecedented times.

Read more and get additional resources here: https://abcsofcollegefunding.com/podcast/ep-7-how-to-approach-the-college-process-with-darren-rose/167/ 

On today's show: 

1:06 - Introducing Darren Rose to the podcast.

2:29 - How has COVID impacted the college planning process? 

5:40 - Guidance counselors are overwhelmed.

7:15 - How can you get personalized attention?

10:47 - What are colleges looking at when accepting a student?

14:34 - What should upcoming high school seniors be aware of?

What does a student services coordinator do? Why is it important for high school students to have a plan going into college? Nicole shares her experience and how it directly relates to her new role on the team.

Read more and get additional resources here: https://abcsofcollegefunding.com/podcast/ep-6-meet-student-services-coordinator-nicole-lagrange/161/ 

On today's show: 

1:17 - Introducing our new student services coordinator, Nicole.

2:14 - In our new COVID world, what does student activities look like?

5:43 - What are the long-term goals of Community Educational Funding?

7:10 - Who is Nicole? What is her background?

8:42 - What does a guidance counselor do or not do?

10:21 - What happens when you realize you picked the wrong school?

11:44 - What do some students choose a college based on?

13:14 - What was Nicole’s initial college experience like?

15:31 - What changed after she transferred?

16:42 - College isn’t for everyone.