My Journey - How to Pay for College
Invest in Your Future: Expert Tips on Scholarships, Financial Aid, and Paying for College
Learn how to get money for college with confidence!
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
6:00 p.m. CT
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About This Session
Concerned with the rising costs of higher education? Wondering how to find the right college? And how to afford it once you do?
Discover the key strategies that will unlock the doors to higher education without breaking the bank. From need-based aid to scholarships, Collegewise’s expert panelists will demystify the complex world of financial aid, offering practical tips to help you navigate the application process with confidence.
Join us and take charge of your education journey!
What you’ll learn:
- How to determine your family’s budget.
- A real breakdown of college costs.
- A clear overview of the financial aid process (forms, timelines, and application steps).
- A strong understanding of how to design a school list that maximizes aid and scholarship opportunities.
Why you should attend:
- Gain the knowledge and tools necessary to be ready for when the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) opens.
- Know how to navigate the financial aid landscape with more confidence and turn your aspirations into reality.
- Learn how to decipher your financial aid offer knowing exactly what will fit your needs and your budget best.
Meet Our Speakers
Paul Kanarek
Co-Founder of The Princeton Review, Collegewise CEO Emeritus
Ashley Meyer
Collegewise Counselor and Counseling Team Lead
Mo Dyson
Collegewise Financial Aid Advisor
About Collegewise
For more than 24 years, Collegewise has been at the forefront of college counseling and tutoring, ensuring that families, schools, and nonprofits have the most up-to-date, honest information about admissions. Collegewise is committed to helping communities around the world understand that applying to postsecondary education should be an exciting time, not a stressful, anxiety-ridden rite of passage.
With 500+ years of combined experience, Collegewise’s expert counselors have guided 28,000 students from all walks of life. From navigating high school to finding their students’ ideal university matches and securing acceptances, Collegewise counselors infuse the process with a sense of calm and joy, giving families the confidence they need to succeed.
Collegewise also partners with schools and outside counselors to enhance the college application experience within their communities. The company develops an array of free events, guides, podcasts, and blog posts, so every family can embark on a less stressful and more successful journey to college.
If you're interested in learning about Collegewise’s services, please visit www.collegewise.com to schedule a free one-on-one consultation with an expert program advisor. During the 45-minute meeting, your advisor will answer all of your pressing questions and gain a deep understanding of your family’s goals. Then, they’ll develop a personalized program, which may include: personal statement and supplemental essay guidance, college research and list building, development of success skills, extracurricular and leadership guidance, athletic recruitment support, financial aid and scholarship help, plus a range of other services dependent upon the individual needs of each family.
Looking for more? Check out additional resources below:
● Upcoming Webinars & Seminars
● Wiser Notes: The Collegewise Blog
Register for My Journey
My Journey is a series of free virtual events for high school students and their champions to help provide knowledge and guidance for the big question of “what’s next?” after high school. For this connection on the journey, we’re here to help answer your questions around financial aid and paying for college so you can stay stress-free through the process.
Can’t make the live event? Sign up anyway to get the recorded event sent to your email. We’ll deliver all the knowledge right to your inbox for you to enjoy.
My Journey Recorded Sessions
Check out the on demand sessions from previous My Journey events and get insights from recent graduates and admissions experts about preparing for college and career.