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Making College Affordable Podcast
Hosted by Jason Flurry · ENGLISH
College is expensive and the process of finding and getting into the best colleges is more complicated and competitive than ever. You owe it to yourself to become an educated consumer. This podcast will show you how to pay only your fair share of the college bill and gain a competitive advantage to beat the colleges at their own game. Subscribe and enjoy!
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How to make your home one of your most valuable assets
Dec 2, 201900:24:43Tap to summarizeSo many people follow the same advice when it comes to planning for college and planning for the rest of their lives, yet student debt is out of control and very few people are financially independent when they reach retirement. Maybe the advice they've been given is wrong. Listen to this shared podcast episode where Jason shares some little known truths about how to use your home to improve your ability to pay for college and make it one of your most valuable assets.
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Answering the three most important questions colleges ask
Nov 18, 201900:13:34Tap to summarizeThere's a lot of information that goes into college applications, both for admissions and for scholarships. But there are three key areas colleges are really looking for in their ideal applicants. Getting these few essential items right can make all the difference in your outcomes. In this episode, Jason shows you what those three areas are so you can have the best chance possible to get the results you're looking for too.
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How to get your kids into the colleges of their dreams without bribes, cheating, or breaking the law
Nov 11, 201900:10:24Tap to summarizeWhether it's a matter of people having more money than they have good sense, or people just being ignorant of how to beat to colleges at their own game, pushing the limits of what's right to get your kids into college is never a good idea. There are far too many ways to take advantage of what's already available in the way of proven strategies and tactics to risk doing something foolish. In this episode, Jason shares how to get your kids into the colleges of their dreams and gain an unfair advantage without doing anything immoral, unethical, and illegal.
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Why having a college education alone may not be enough
Nov 4, 201900:13:34Tap to summarizeThe world is changing so fast today that having a college education alone may not be enough to help ensure that our children are successful. As parents, we need to be aware of another type of education that could be just as important for their future development. In this episode, Jason shares some ideas on how to make sure your children's education is useful, practical, and on target to help them live the best, more rewarding life possible.
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Are private scholarships really worth it?
Oct 28, 201900:10:33Tap to summarizeEveryone wants the most free money for college possible, right? College is expensive and every little bit helps. But, is applying for private scholarships really worth it? In this episode, Jason shares with you the truth about private scholarships and how they affect financial aid. If you're looking for ways to make college more affordable, this is exactly what you need to hear!
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How to build a winning college planning blueprint
Oct 21, 201900:17:18Tap to summarizeIf 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!
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Understanding the Details, Timelines, and Required Documentation for FAFSA and the CSS Profile
Oct 9, 201900:08:52Tap to summarizeFiling your financial aid forms correctly is important, but knowing what required documentation is needed can help speed up your processing times and help you earn more free money for college. Learn about the details, timelines, and documentation colleges use when evaluating your financial aid award so you can become a more educated consumer when it comes to planning for college. This episode will definitely help you improve your results and avoid costly mistakes, so listen to it now - and enjoy!
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Understanding the CSS Profile
Sep 30, 201900:10:09Tap to summarizeSome of the most generous colleges in the country use a financial aid form called the CSS Profile. It can be far more difficult to complete than the FAFSA, but with the insights Jason shares in this episode, you can easily avoid making mistakes that could costs you thousands. Learn what you need to know about how to get tons of free money from the colleges of your dreams and give your family the best chance possible to make college affordable!
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Understanding FAFSA
Sep 23, 201900:14:50Tap to summarizeBecause the financial aid formula is so complicated and the forms to apply for financial aid are so confusing, over 70% of financial aid forms submitted contain errors and inconsistencies. Those errors cost families thousands in lost aid each year. Colleges are not motivated to help people correct their mistakes, so you have to take that responsibility on for yourself. To claim your rightful share of the financial aid pot, you have to learn how to avoid the many costly pitfalls that trip people up and take advantage of the strategies and tactics Jason shares in this important episode. Listen now and learn. The next 15 minutes could save you a fortune!
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What financial aid category are you in?
Sep 16, 201900:14:48Tap to summarizeAre you confused about financial aid? In this episode, Jason offers a revealing insider's look at what people expect versus what colleges actually do when it comes to awarding free money for college. Learn which category of financial aid you qualify for and what tips and strategies you need to use to get the most money possible.
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