Denise Thomas helps parents put their children through post-secondary school debt-free. Most of us didn’t save for college, are starting too late, are have no idea what is required for college applications. The bottom line, you don't have to risk your retirement for your kid's college fund. She's an international best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and coach whose mission is to inspire, educate, and equip parents who take an active role in supporting their children to live a life of financial freedom. 

00:30  There IS a way for our children to go to post-secondary school debt-free 

04:15  Secrets in the application process 

09:00  Best indicator of success 

11:02  Timing is everything 

17:10  Bankruptcy 

21:20  How do 30% of students graduate debt-free every year? 

23:00  What are the right courses to take in secondary school? 

25:00  Checking off the boxes 

30:00  Caution about scams 

36:00  You have to want to do the legwork to succeed 

37:50  Teaching financial Literacy needs to start at a young age 

43:30  Denise's Ted Talk, "You've Been Lied To. The College Debt Crisis" 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-thomas-debt-free-college-coach? 

http://www.getaheadoftheclass.com/   

Scholarship/Bursaries available to Canadian Students: 

https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/colleges/paying-for-college 

https://grantme.ca/ 

https://www.osca.ca/students/2013-11-07-18-12-28/scholarships-financial-aid.html 

https://www.scholarshipscanada.com/ 

https://yconic.com/ 

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education.html

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