It was announced a few weeks ago that there are some major changes coming for the FAFSA form. When there are revisions, there are often new positives and negatives that emerge. Bill runs us through on the new changes and will discuss how he think these will affect families moving forward.

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Phone Number: 435-655-0508

2020 was the year of people having to pivot and make changes, not only in their personal lives, but also on the business side, due to the ongoing pandemic. The effects of COVID-19 have also impacted the way that colleges factor in financial aid. Parents are now able to bargain more with certain educational institutions since the process of learning has changed. Bill will talk to us about these opportunities and more on today's show.

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Website: https://savinginvestors.com/

Phone Number: 435-655-0508

For many Americans, college is the second biggest expense they will encounter in their lifetime. But what makes college so expensive? Bill will run through a list of expenses your child can expect to see when they're in college and he will also discuss some proactive planning moves you can do now.

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Website: https://savinginvestors.com/

Phone Number: 435-655-0508

When you decide to start shopping around for colleges, the prices of some top Ivy League schools may surprise you. They may actually be able to provide families with a lot more financial aid compared to other universities because of the large endowments that they receive. Bill talks to us today how these endowments can impact the price of college and some things to consider when you are choosing a college.

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Website: https://savinginvestors.com/

Phone Number: 435-655-0508

We have talked about the FAFSA on a previous podcast, but today we dig a little deeper into this topic. Bill discusses some of the common mistakes he sees when filling out this form and why you should submit as soon as possible.

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Website: https://savinginvestors.com/

Phone Number: 435-655-0508

One of the biggest factors in determining how much you need to pay for college is the expected family contribution. Bill goes over the different ways this may be calculated and provides some helpful tips.

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Website: https://savinginvestors.com/

Phone Number: 435-655-0508

We have spent a lot of time on the podcast talking about the fundamentals of financial aid and estimating the cost of what a college is. But we haven't specifically talked about how to shop for college yet. Bill guides us on how to put together a plan to fund the college expenses and some problems to look out for.

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Website: https://savinginvestors.com/

Phone Number: 435-655-0508

It's no secret that college is expensive and the cost continues to rise as time goes on. But there are ways to get financial aid to help you pay for your child's tuition. Today Bill will talk about the 3 types of financial aid, how you can get it, and the nuances that go along with each one.

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Website: https://savinginvestors.com/

Phone Number: 435-655-0508

Every college in America requires you to fill out a FAFSA form in order to be eligible for financial aid. In addition, some schools require you to fill out a CSS Profile that goes into even more detail about your financial situation. Bill breaks down what each of these forms are and the type of information they ask you to provide.

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Website: https://savinginvestors.com/

Phone Number: 435-655-0508

On today's episode, we discuss the college money report resource on Bill's website. This tool helps parents estimate the different costs of the colleges their child is interested in. Bill talks what information the tool uses and how parents can utilize this resource to weigh out the different costs.

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Phone Number: 435-655-0508