College planning managing the financial pinch

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OnCamp us College Planning College Planning: Managing the Financial Pinch Just how much will a college cost? The esmated price tag for 1 year at a public college is currently $22,000 and $42,000 at a private instuon. Will Pena, Financial Aid Advisor of Madison College, offers a three-prong approach: plan , prepare and compare. “Plan ahead by researching the career choice , em- ployability and earnings,” he says. “Then prepare for what it could cost to make it happen”. And also com- pare colleges’ program offerings, financial aid packag- es and assistance before comming to any school. This strategy can pay-off. Many families take me to meet with a high school guidance counselor about the search and applicaon process. “Families need help making sound decisions, from building the right list of prospecve colleges and vising campuses, to ACT and SAT preparaon, and as- sembling a compelling applicaon package,” says Tom Kleese , an independent college planning expert. OnCampus College Planning, Kleese’s Madison Compa- ny, is one of the newest ways to receive guidance through the process. “It can no longer be about the college your child is in love with, or where their friends are going,” says Tom Kleese. OnCampus College Planning 900 Jenna Drive Verona, WI USA Phone No. - 608- 553-3445

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OnCamp

us

College

Planning College Planning: Managing

the Financial Pinch Just how much will a college cost? The estimated price tag for 1 year at a public college is currently $22,000 and $42,000 at a private institution.

Will Pena, Financial Aid Advisor of Madison College, offers a three-prong approach: plan , prepare and compare.

“Plan ahead by researching the career choice , em-ployability and earnings,” he says. “Then prepare for what it could cost to make it happen”. And also com-pare colleges’ program offerings, financial aid packag-es and assistance before committing to any school. This strategy can pay-off.

Many families take time to meet with a high school guidance counselor about the search and application process. “Families need help making sound decisions, from building the right list of prospective colleges and visiting campuses, to ACT and SAT preparation, and as-sembling a compelling application package,” says Tom Kleese , an independent college planning expert.

OnCampus College Planning, Kleese’s Madison Compa-ny, is one of the newest ways to receive guidance through the process.

“It can no longer be about the college your child is in love with, or where their friends are going,” says Tom Kleese.

OnCampus College

Planning

900 Jenna Drive

Verona, WI

USA

Phone No. - 608-

553-3445