College Planning in the Berkshires
If your college-bound student’s financial aid package has you paying the full tuition price listed on the school’s website and brochure, you’re paying too much.
According to College Board, the average 4-year college tuition paid by students and families is more than $25,000 per year below the advertised “sticker” price. This difference adds up quickly over the course of a 4-year degree. We think that’s worth talking about!
Save on college tuition – not just for it
Our planning team can advise you on how best to budget and save for college, but our real passion is helping you save money on college tuition without compromising on the quality of your child or grandchild’s education.
How we help you spend less on college tuition
Our college planning process is designed to help you save money on your child or grandchild’s degree – not just save for it. Here’s how we might help your teen get a college education for less:
- Identify schools that offer high-performing programs with a smaller price tag than your college-bound student’s first choice
- Determine which schools are likely to offer your student the most merit- and need-based financial aid
- Provide advice on allocating and distributing college and other savings to reduce the impact on need-based financial aid
- Guide you through the process of completing the FAFSA and other necessary financial aid documents
- Coach you in the art of appealing financial aid decisions
Learn more about college planning strategies – Watch our college planning webinar
Our college planning services are available to clients invested with BMM or as a stand-alone service for a one-time fee.
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