Colleges Are Still Giving Lots Of Financial AID Even In Turbulent Times!!

In our workshops and when I meet with clients I always try to teach them that colleges really need to fill seats with paying customers! Otherwise, the college may have to shut down and fire professors or cut programs.  That is why when we are picking colleges we have to keep in mind, is this the right college for me?  You see if one picks a college where he/she is in the top 25% on the incoming freshman they will get even more free money from the school(s).  Additionally, if you can get the rest of the process done correctly and on-time while making your parents appear poor you can literally pick-up thousands of dollars of free money for college!  You may be able to even attend for the cost of a junior college or for the cost of a local Cal-State College. Here is an article published by the NYTimes talking about why college's are handing out more free money this year, even while in the middle of a deep recession.  Till next time and remember you can fill out the FAFSA for free but it may cost you too much money in mistakes!!  Rather have a professional walk you through all the steps and help you avoid the land mines!!!  Always seek out a Certified College Planning Specialist for your questions on Financial Aid and College.