TuitionCents Series: The Financial Aid Appeals Process: What You Need to Know
2021-03-18 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
The College Funding Coach: TuitionCents Series
JANUARY 21, 2021 at 7:00pm ET: Save for Retirement or Pay for Your Kids’ College?
FEBRUARY 18, 2021 at 7:00pm ET: How to Qualify for More Aid During COVID-19
MARCH 18, 2021 at 7:00pm ET: The Financial Aid Appeals Process: What You Need to Know
APRIL 15, 2021 at 7:00pm ET: 10 Items You Should Research Before Ever Committing to a College
MAY 20, 2021 at 7:00pm ET: How to Reduce College Costs
JUNE 17, 2021 at 7:00pm ET: Using the Equity in Your Home to Pay for College – Good or Bad Idea?
JULY 15, 2021 at 7:00pm ET: The Road to 120: Graduating College in Three Years
AUGUST 19, 2021 at 7:00pm ET: How Out of State Students Can Get In State Tuition
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 at 7:00pm ET: Understanding Your EFC
OCTOBER 21, 2021 at 7:00pm ET: College Financial Aid: Know the Rules!
NOVEMBER 18, 2021 at 7:00pm ET: Paying for College for Divorced Families: A Closer Look at Financial Aid Strategies
DECEMBER 16, 2021 at 7:00pm ET: When and How to Find the Right Private Scholarships

TuitionCents Series: 10 Items You Should Research Before Ever Committing to a College
2021-04-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom

TuitionCents Series: How to Reduce College Costs
2021-05-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom

Solving the Student Loan Problem
2021-06-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
The most common challenge graduates face today is figuring out how to repay their student loan debt. Often this gets in the way of buying a house, getting married, saving for retirement, and saving for a child’s college education. So how do you repay federal loans, private loans, or a combination of both and do all the other things in life? The methods are vastly different and complex, but your financial goals can be attainable with the proper guidance.
Join us for our webinar, Solving the Student Loan Problem, where we will cover the various strategies to repay student debt and still have the cash-flow for other financial goals in life.
Topics Covered

Current Legislation and potential upcoming changes
Federal Student Loans

Income-Driven Repayment Plans
Federal Loan forgiveness & taxation
Tax Savings Strategies

Private Student Loans

Refinancing and cash-flow strategies

How to pay loans and save for college education

TuitionCents Series: The Road to 120: Graduating College in Three Years
2021-07-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom

TuitionCents Series: Understanding Your EFC
2021-09-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom

TuitionCents Series: Paying for College for Divorced Families: A Closer Look at Financial Aid Strategies
2021-11-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom

TuitionCents Series: And the Award Goes to Students That Apply for Scholarships!
2021-12-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
The College Funding Coach: TuitionCents Series
JANUARY 21, 2021 at 7:00pm ET: Save for Retirement or Pay for Your Kids’ College?
FEBRUARY 18, 2021 at 7:00pm ET: How to Qualify for More Aid During COVID-19
MARCH 18, 2021 at 7:00pm ET: The Financial Aid Appeals Process: What You Need to Know
APRIL 15, 2021 at 7:00pm ET: 10 Items You Should Research Before Ever Committing to a College
MAY 20, 2021 at 7:00pm ET: How to Reduce College Costs
JUNE 17, 2021 at 7:00pm ET: Using the Equity in Your Home to Pay for College – Good or Bad Idea?
JULY 15, 2021 at 7:00pm ET: The Road to 120: Graduating College in Three Years
AUGUST 19, 2021 at 7:00pm ET: How Out of State Students Can Get In State Tuition
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 at 7:00pm ET: Understanding Your EFC
OCTOBER 21, 2021 at 7:00pm ET: College Financial Aid: Know the Rules!
NOVEMBER 18, 2021 at 7:00pm ET: Paying for College for Divorced Families: A Closer Look at Financial Aid Strategies
DECEMBER 16, 2021 at 7:00pm ET: And the Award Goes to Students That Apply for Scholarships!

Narrowing Down Your List of Schools: The Importance of Financial Fit
2022-01-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
January 20, 2022 – Narrowing Down Your List of Schools: The Importance of Financial Fit

TuitionCents Series: The Financial Aid Appeals Process: What You Need to Know
2022-02-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
February 17, 2022 @ 7:00 pm ET
TuitionCents Series: The Financial Aid Appeals Process: What You Need to Know
Rory Sullivan and Brock Jolly

TuitionCents Series: Don't Be Fooled By Your Financial Award Letters
2022-03-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
March 24, 2022 @ 7:00 pm ET
TuitionCents Series: Don’t Be Fooled By Your Financial Award Letters
Mario Carannante and Brock Jolly

TuitionCents Series: Saving for College for Parents w/ Young Children
2022-04-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
April 21, 2022 @ 7:00 pm ET
TuitionCents Series: Saving for College for Parents w/ Young Children
James Hicks and Brock Jolly

TuitionCents Series: Do 529 Plans Make the Grade?
2022-05-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Learn the basics of 529 savings plans, how they compare to other savings vehicles, and why they are not a silver bullet to pay for college.
May 19, 2022 @ 7:00 pm ET
TuitionCents Series: Do 529 Plans Make the Grade?
Shari Rash and Brock Jolly

Testing, Timeline and Trends: What You Need to Know About the Changing College Admissions Landscape
2022-06-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
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TuitionCents Series: Major Changes to the FAFSA Are Coming: What You Need to Know
2022-06-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
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Topics to be covered:

Simplified FAFSA
EFC Now “Student Aid Index”
Multiple Children Discount Eliminated
Pell Grant Expansion
Custodial Parent Rule Change
Financial Aid Appeal Change

TuitionCents Series: The FAFSA vs CSS Profile for Divorced Parents
2022-07-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
July 21, 2022 @ 7:00 pm ET
TuitionCents Series: The FAFSA vs CSS Profile for Divorced Parents
Demetrius Doss and Brock Jolly

TuitionCents Series: How Out-of-State Students Can Get In-State Tuition
2022-08-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
August 11, 2022 @ 7:00 pm EDT
TuitionCents Series: How Out-of-State Students Can Get In-State Tuition
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TuitionCents Series: College Financial Aid — Know the Rules
2022-09-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
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Topics:

What assets are counted against you on the FAFSA & CSS Profile
Why who owns the asset is a significant factor
How is income assessed on the FAFSA?
Major changes coming to the income section of the federal methodology
Grandparent contribution strategies and upcoming changes that may be beneficial for extended family support
Why you may want to apply to private colleges
Professional judgment and “negotiating” financial aid packages
Looking beyond Parent Plus Loans

TuitionCents Series: The Current State of Student Loans
2022-10-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
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TuitionCents Series: The Current State of Student Loans
Brock Jolly and Brad Wood

TuitionCents Series: How High-Income Families Can Pay for College & Still Retire Comfortably
2022-12-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
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Finding Affordable Universities Outside the US
2023-03-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
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Few aspects of the college admissions process are more fraught with misinformation than the idea of going to university overseas. Amazing opportunities exist that can give your child the experience (and education) of a lifetime while saving significantly over even in-state options here in the United States. However, there are plenty of pitfalls that could result in a degree that ultimately isn’t worth the investment. Join Kevin Newton of An Education Abroad as he discusses a brief overview of what to look for when applying overseas as well as how to save considerably on the entire process, no matter your EFC.
Kevin Newton is the founder of An Education Abroad, a company that is dedicated to helping students find their dream degrees overseas. With ten years of experience in higher education admissions, Kevin has helped students do everything from gain admission to Oxford and Cambridge to finding affordable programs that meet all their professional priorities.
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TuitionCents 2024: The Financial Aid Appeal Process: What You Need to Know
2024-02-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Topics to include the following:
– Learning financial aid lingo
– Requesting Professional Judgment/Special circumstances
– The appeal process and letter
– “Negotiation”
– Common questions and issues

TuitionCents 2024: How to Read Your Financial Award Letter
2024-03-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Topics include the following:

Understanding Your Cost “All-In”
Student Aid Index, Aid Eligibility, and Percentage of Need Met
One-Year Awards and Grant/Loan Confusion
Financial Aid Appeals – Special Circumstances, Professional Judgment, Merit Aid

TuitionCents 2024: How to Take Out Student Loans Responsibly
2024-04-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
– Understanding the total cost of loans
– Federal direct loans & repayment
– Parent PLUS loans & repayment
– Private loans & repayment
– Student loan vs HELOC

Save Money By Going to College Abroad
2024-07-16 19:00 | Zoom
Few aspects of the college admissions process are more fraught with misinformation than the idea of going to university overseas. Amazing opportunities exist that can give your child the experience (and education) of a lifetime while saving significantly over even in-state options here in the United States. However, there are plenty of pitfalls that could result in a degree that ultimately isn’t worth the investment.
Join Kevin Newton of An Education Abroad as he discusses a brief overview of what to look for when applying overseas as well as how to save considerably on the entire process, no matter your EFC. Kevin Newton is the founder of An Education Abroad, a company that is dedicated to helping students find their dream degrees overseas. With ten years of experience in higher education admissions, Kevin has helped students do everything from gain admission to Oxford and Cambridge to finding affordable programs that meet all their professional priorities.

TuitionCents 2024: How to Reduce the Cost of College
2024-07-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
From 1980 to 2020, the price of attending a four-year college full-time increased by 180%. Some colleges are now pushing sticker prices of $95,000 a year. While most families do not pay sticker price, there is often a significant gap between what the college charges and what the family can comfortably afford.
So, what can you do to bring down that overall college bill? Additionally, how can you maximize your own cash to pay for it?
Topics to be covered:
– Why Parents Overpay
– The Student Loan Problem
– OPM (Other People’s Money) Strategies
– Strategies with Your Own Money
– Debt Strategies

TuitionCents 2025: How to Take Out Student Loans Responsibly
2025-04-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom – VA, VA

TuitionCents 2025: Hidden Gems - Colleges That Deliver Big Returns on Investment
2025-05-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom – VA, VA
Looking for colleges that won’t break the bank but will launch a thriving future?
Discover the hidden gems that deliver outsized returns on your investment and set students up for long-term success. Not all great investments come with a flashy name, and when it comes to college, some of the best-kept secrets offer the strongest payoffs. Whether you’re focused on minimizing student debt, maximizing earning potential, or simply getting the best bang for your buck, this session will help you uncover underrated schools or programs with great relative returns. We’ll explore the following:
• What factors really determine a college’s true return on investment (ROI)
• Why prestige is overvalued
• Schools and programs that consistently outperform “rankings”
• Finding financial fit schools that pack a punch
Don’t miss your chance to think beyond the brand names!

Partnership Series: How High-Income Families Can Save on College Abroad
2025-06-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom – VA, VA
Few aspects of the college admissions process are more fraught with misinformation than the idea of going to university overseas.
Amazing opportunities exist that can give your child the experience— and education—of a lifetime while saving significantly over even in-state options here in the United States. However, there are plenty of pitfalls that could result in a degree that ultimately isn’t worth the investment.
Join Kevin Newton of An Education Abroad as he discusses a brief overview of what to look for when applying overseas, as well as how to save considerably on the entire process, no matter your SAI.
Kevin Newton is the founder of An Education Abroad, a company that is dedicated to helping students find their dream degrees overseas. With over a decade of experience in higher education admissions, Kevin has helped students gain admission to prestigious institutions, such as Oxford and Cambridge, as well as find affordable programs that align with their professional priorities.

TuitionCents 2025: College Funding Strategy for Military Families
2025-06-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom – VA, VA
Many families make the mistake of approaching college funding as a last-minute scramble, piecing together whatever options they can find when their children reach high school. Military families face a unique set of challenges and opportunities that require strategic planning years in advance. Topics we will cover:
– Understanding the full spectrum of college funding options for military families
– Learning to navigate military education benefits effectively
– Discovering additional funding sources beyond military benefits
– Developing strategies to maximize educational opportunities
This workshop is designed to provide a broad overview of college funding strategies for active-duty military and veteran parents. If you want to discuss your situation in more depth and connect all the pieces of the puzzle, make sure to schedule a free consultation. We can then show you how to seamlessly integrate education funding with your comprehensive financial strategy, protecting your retirement while maximizing the exceptional benefits you’ve earned through your or your spouse’s service.
