Beyond the Price Tag: How Much College Can Your Family Afford? (Ep. 7)
Can your family afford your child’s dream college without sacrificing retirement? The earlier you understand college costs, financial aid, and your family’s budget, the more options you may have when acceptance letters arrive.
In this episode, Brock Jolly, CFP®, talks about how families can pay for college while protecting their retirement goals. He explains why college admissions, affordability, and student fit should be considered together. Brock also explores how need-based financial aid and merit scholarships affect the actual cost of college, when to start saving, and how to talk with your teenager about building a realistic college list before applications are submitted.
You’ll learn about:
- How to determine whether your family can afford your child’s dream college
- How financial aid and merit scholarships can change what you pay for college
- Why student fit can influence admission and scholarship opportunities
- How to save for college without sacrificing your retirement goals
- And more!
Resources:
Connect with Brock Jolly:
- 703-424-2401
- Toll-Free: 800-969-2362
- Veritas Financial
- The College Funding Coach
- LinkedIn: Brock Jolly
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