Making College Affordable Podcast

Applying Early Action can give you a distinct advantage in the college application process. An Early Decision application, if you've prepare for it properly, can also boost your chances of success with the #1 college on your list.

Jason shares insights on how to use both effectively and helps you determine which one is better in your individual situation. Ready to learn another insider secret on how to make college more affordable? Good! You've come to the right place.

Winning at college these days is almost as tough as winning at professional golf. In golf, a very small difference in performance can have a HUGE result on the outcome. And, when planning for college, every little edge you can find can work to your advantage. Even a 2% or 3% difference can make ALL the difference in your reaching your goals!

In this episode, Jason shows you more about how to gain the kind of advantage that will help set you apart from the pack. Even the best of the best can use this strategy to improve their results. Listen now to learn what it is...

Winning at college these days is almost as tough as winning at professional golf. In golf, a very small difference in performance can have a HUGE result on the outcome. And, when planning for college, every little edge you can find can work to your advantage. Even a 2% or 3% difference can make ALL the difference in your reaching your goals!

In this episode, Jason shows you how to gain the kind of advantage that will help set you apart from the pack. Even the best of the best can use this strategy to improve their results. Listen now to learn what it is...

Many well-meaning financial advisors and high school counselors tell the families they serve to either send their kids to local colleges they can easily afford or take loans to spread out the cost of college. That sounds reasonable at first glance in a conversation, but in reality it just doesn't match up with most people's values and desires for their kids. Like most folks, you want to send your kids to the best college possible for the least amount of money possible. And it's also important not to saddle them, or yourself, with debt along the way. This episode shows you how to design a game plan that allows you to create the colleges experience you desire most without having to make compromises you'll later regret.

It's no secret that college has become super competitive over the last 10 years or so. It's not enough to just have good grades and a strong SAT or ACT score. Students also have to have rigor to show that they're challenging themselves academically. But, if your student is struggling to manage their work load or if you're unsure if you should sign him up for another AP class like your counselor is advising, this episode is for you.

In this special episode for students who have recently graduated Jason Flurry shares his top 5 insider tips on how to thrive as a soon to be college freshman. If you know of someone who recently graduated, pass this episode on to them or their parents. It's just what they need to hear right now.

Everybody want the most free money possible for college, right? Of course you do. And the advice everyone receives from counselors, colleges, and even some of the college planners who host college planning workshops at your local high school is always the same. They say the key to accessing this big pile of free money is found in filing for financial aid. While sometimes that can be helpful, there are actually times when filing for financial aid can hurt your chances for bigger awards at the colleges of your dreams.

In this episode, Jason Flurry, CFP shows you how to bypass the Financial Aid office altogether and maximize your results with a little known strategy he's used successfully for years at some of the best colleges in the country.

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 Flurry, CFP 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.

The college selection process is one of the most difficult and most stressful parts of the planning process. Unfortunately, when it comes to mapping out potential college choices, 9 out of 10 people do things incorrectly.

In this episode, Jason shows you why that happens and how you can approach building your college list the right way so you can get the best results possible.