Last Brew Standing

Ep. 6) What College Really Cost (feat. Dr. Zach Taylor)

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In this episode, Rich and Tony interview special guest Dr. Zach (Z.W.) Taylor, an Institutional Support Consultant with Trellis Company in Round Rock, TX. His practice and research focuses on clear student communication in higher education and ensuring student financial wellness. He has worked in education for over ten years and has published over 70 peer reviewed articles focused on postsecondary communication and finance. A link to his peer reviewed articles can be found here: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=5GsrJYYAAAAJ&hl=en

This episode will cover:

  1. Overall costs of college (tuition, books, living expenses, personal expenses)
  2. Hidden costs and tuition discounting
  3. Loans and scholarships
  4. Importance of FAFSA filing for scholarships
  5. Where to live
  6. How to eat
  7. Affording a ‘social life’
  8. Managing debt in school
  9. After graduation—what expenses do you prioritize?
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