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Discover strategies for college planning that protect retirement savings while maximizing financial aid opportunities for your grandchildren. 

• College degrees still hold significant value, demonstrating a person's ability to persist toward long-term goals
• Traditional savings vehicles like 529 plans may not always be the optimal choice for every family situation
• Financial aid eligibility often depends on proper positioning of assets and income years before college begins
• School selection is crucial—finding the right campus, curriculum, and cost fit helps students graduate on time
• Even families with incomes over $300,000 may qualify for significant financial aid at certain institutions
• How you save for college can impact aid eligibility, with each $10,000 in certain savings potentially reducing aid by $500-$2,500
• The average student takes 5.8 years to complete a four-year degree, creating a potential $250,000 wealth swing
• Alternative savings strategies like IRAs, Roth IRAs, and certain insurance products may better protect financial aid eligibility
• Starting the college planning process early gives families more options and potentially better outcomes

Paul Compeau is a Certified Financial Planner, and the founding partner at BridgeWise College Planning. Using a CFO-style approach, he has helped over 500 families across the US plan how they will pay for college and save significantly, even at top-tier universities like NYU, Stanford, Michigan, and more.

Learn more about college planning strategies at BridgeWiseCP.com or by typing "Bridgewise College Planning" into Google.

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