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This college funding thing is critical. And knowledge is power. With that in mind – it is vital that you thoroughly understand each of the terms listed below. We will take a Common Assessment that will revolve around each of those terms listed below. However, more important is that you know exactly what this stuff is all about. These podcasts will help you acheive these ends.
Also, since this whole college thing is dependent on a team effort between you and your parents, a great way to study for any upcoming test, would be for you and mom and dad to sit down together and listen to each of the following podcasts. In fact, go here if you’d like an extra credit assignment that you and your folks can discuss together. Talk about each one. Make sure that everybody is on the same page. Use this as a way to begin your college search…
The podcasts may quote incorrect % rates – correct rates are updated below…
Podcasts in blue / Websites in red
- Reach, Target, Fall Back – college choices
- FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid – website
- Grants, Scholarships, Loans
- Subsidized & Unsubsidized Loans
- understanding student loans – “The IceBerg Awaits”
- Perkins Loan – (5.0%) website
- Stafford Loan – (sub 5.05% / unsub 5.05%) website
- Parent Plus Loan – (7.6%) website
- Bank Loan & Credit Card
- Federal Pell Grant ($6095 max ) – website
- Work Study Program – website
- Michigan TIP Scholarship –brochure – Please Read for T.I.P. Update
- American Opportunity Tax Credit– link
- Final thoughts on College Funding
