Paying for College
Upcoming
Wed, Oct 14th, 2026 07:30pm to 08:30 EDT
6:30pm CST
College costs continue to rise, and many families are left trying to navigate financial aid, scholarships, loans, savings, and college affordability with limited guidance. Because every family’s financial situation is different, understanding how college funding works has become an important part of the college planning process.
In this webinar, families will gain a clearer understanding of the different ways students and parents pay for college and how thoughtful planning can help reduce stress and create more options. We will discuss financial aid basics, merit scholarships, borrowing considerations, and how college list decisions can affect overall affordability. Families will also learn why starting conversations about college costs earlier can help students make more informed decisions later in the admissions process.
Key Takeaways:
✓ Understanding the different ways families pay for college
✓ How financial aid, merit scholarships, and borrowing work together
✓ Why early planning and financial fit matter in the college search process
Families will leave with clearer expectations, practical next steps, and a better understanding of how to approach college funding decisions with greater confidence.
College costs continue to rise, and many families are left trying to navigate financial aid, scholarships, loans, savings, and college affordability with limited guidance. Because every family’s financial situation is different, understanding how college funding works has become an important part of the college planning process.
In this webinar, families will gain a clearer understanding of the different ways students and parents pay for college and how thoughtful planning can help reduce stress and create more options. We will discuss financial aid basics, merit scholarships, borrowing considerations, and how college list decisions can affect overall affordability. Families will also learn why starting conversations about college costs earlier can help students make more informed decisions later in the admissions process.
Key Takeaways:
✓ Understanding the different ways families pay for college
✓ How financial aid, merit scholarships, and borrowing work together
✓ Why early planning and financial fit matter in the college search process
Families will leave with clearer expectations, practical next steps, and a better understanding of how to approach college funding decisions with greater confidence.