At this time of year, high school seniors are trying to select a college or university for their higher education. They’ve made their applications, filled out the FAFSA form, and are starting to get financial aid award letters. It’s an exciting time!
But the decisions they make now can have far reaching consequences for their future, either good or bad. So in this episode of the podcast I talk about things you can do to increase the likelihood of success after graduation, and decrease the likelihood of a future with debt!
In this episode you will learn:
- How to evaluate school financial aid offers
- Whether Parent Plus loans are a good option
- How to choose an affordable school
- Whether you should take out private student loans
Links & Resources
- Evaluating Financial Aid Offers (Best Colleges)
- Pros & Cons of Parent Plus Loans (Student Loan Hero)
- What to be Wary of Before Taking On Private Student Loans (CNBC)
- Annual Average Incomes (U.S. Department of Labor)
If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like:
- Episode 95: Educational Savings Accounts with Michael Karwic
- Episode 83: Tips on Graduating to the Real World
- Episode 67: Facing the Dreaded FAFSA
- Episode 60: Repaying Parent Plus Student Loans
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