Resources
Below you will find a number of helpful articles, videos, and planning tools that we have collected to help educate you on planning for college.
If you are a current client, remember that you also have access to a number of helpful tools inside your Family Portal, including college search and scholarship tools, financial aid comparisons, and more!
College Planning Articles
Understanding the College Investment
5 Education Investment Accounts to Grow Your College Savings
3 Things You Should Know Before Taking a Parent Plus Loan
5 Financial Aid Tips to Improve Your Odds
Education Tax Credits & Deductions
How to Avoid College Scholarship Scams
Private Scholarships Websites
Other
Top Ohio Colleges & Universities
Student Resume Guide for Non-Profit Careers
Need essay coaching or test prep tutoring for the ACT or SAT? We highly recommend BWS Education Consulting.
Looking for online test prep courses? Our students receive free access to Method Learning's ACT and SAT Prep Courses, but Magoosh is a good option as well.
Videos
Are You Ready for College?
Despite spending years planning for college, many parents today find themselves woefully under-prepared for college costs when the college years arrive. It's easy to ignore the issue until your child is just a few years away from graduation, but doing so can put you in a real pickle!
If you don't have a solid plan in place before the college years arrive, you may end up tapping into your hard-earned retirement savings, or even taking on extra debt that could have a negative impact on your lifestyle well into your retirement years.
This short video summarizes the scope of the problem and suggests 4 steps to optimizing your college plan and making sure you are prepared.
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