The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.

On today's show, Alexis talks to return guest, to Todd Weaver, MBA, College Financial Aid Advisor, and Vice President of Strategies for College. Todd specializes in integrating the college selection process within cost management parameters for the families he works with. On today’s episode Todd gives us his best financial aid tips that parents must know.

Tip 1: Get to know our EFC (expected family contribution),

Tip 2: Families should have their financial planning done by onset of 10th grade

Tip 3: File your forms by October of 12th grade

Listen to my other podcast with Todd Weaver Episode #65 How to Appeal Your Financial Aid Award

Did you know? Todd Weaver offers a free evaluation of your EFC. Contact him at www.strategiesforcollege.com for more info.

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