Making College Affordable Podcast

Studies and surveys show that paying for college is THE most important goal people have these days and not having enough saved for college THE #1 concern on people's minds.

Financial advisors are taught to help people to save for college and save for retirement, but the reality is most advisors focus way more on the retirement side of things than they do on preparing clients to face college in a comfortable manner.

In this episode, Jason shares 3 huge areas that are misdirected or missed altogether by those who give people advice on saving for college. These essential tips will blow your mind – and once you learn the truth about how to properly handle these areas, they can also save you a ton of money.

Having a strong SAT or ACT score greatly improves your student's chances for success with college admissions and scholarships at some of the best colleges in the country. And having the opportunity to study and make lifelong connections at the right college can forever change the course of a person's life. In this episode, Jason describes the 4 types of tutors and why it is critical that you consider getting help whenever possible to improve your child's chances of success in mastering the SAT and ACT.

A winning recipe can be an invaluable asset, and fortunately there are ways to design your own winning recipes when it comes to helping ensure your success for college. If you follow the recipe, you're likely to get what you're after every time, so listen as Jason shares 3 key ingredients you can use to improve your college planning recipe. Using these strategies to your advantage can be as satisfying as a fresh batch of delicious chocolate chip cookies! Enjoy!

Accepting your financial aid awards is usually the very last leg of your college planning journey. Once you learn how to do it and recognize if money has been left off of your awards, crossing the finish line with confidence becomes easier. In this episode, Jason shares 4 simple steps you can follow to make sure you get everything you deserve and avoid making costly mistakes when accepting your financial aid awards.

Conquering the learning curve of how to get students into the best colleges possible and earn huge financial aid awards that make college affordable is something that does not comes easily. That's why millions of students and their parents seek help with the college plans each year. But which type of college advisor is the right college advisor for that particular student's situation?

In this episode, Jason describes the 5 levels of college advisors and shows you the benefits and burdens associated with each one. If you're needing help designing and implementing your college plans, following Jason's advice here will help you find exactly the right kind of person to meet your needs.

If you're not as far along in the college planning process as you'd like, or as far as you thought you'd be at this point, that's okay. There's a lot of information out there and it can all be pretty overwhelming. In this episode, Jason shares his proven formula on how to build a winning college planning blueprint. Learn these 7 steps to getting your kids into the best colleges possible for the least amount of money possible - and paying for it without going broke!

In today's episode, Jason shares what next steps to take to make sure you're getting the best deal possible and not missing anything important when you get into the college of your dreams. If you're at that point now, or plan to be at that point in the future, this episode is just for you! Enjoy!

When it comes to choosing colleges, you, not the college, get to make the final decision. Colleges know this and that's why they put so much money and effort into perfecting their sales choreography process. In this episode, Jason shows you how to use your position of power to gain significant advantages in the college planning process. Mastering this mindset can give you more confidence and help improve your final results with the colleges of your dreams.

Everyone knows you're supposed to save for college and save for retirement, but like a lot of other things related to planning for your future, nobody tells you exactly what to do to get the best results. In this episode, Jason describes the benefits and burdens of several popular college savings accounts, including 529 Plans, custodial accounts, and prepaid college savings plans. Learn how each one can benefit you and how your circumstances can help you determine which option is right for you. You won't hear this kind of insight from your high school counselor, accountant, or financial advisor. But it's EXACTLY what you need to know if you're actively saving for college.

A lot can change in your student's mind and perspective once you've had a chance to see several different colleges. The passage of time can also make the warm glow of an earlier college visit really fade, so it's important that you go back for another look as you're preparing to make your final decisions. In this episode, Jason shares insider secrets on how to make the most of those follow up visits and some pro tips on what to do to help you make the best college choice possible for your family.