Michael Russell

Organization: The College Funding Coach 

Bio: Regional Director NC/SC - The College Funding Coach 

Session Topic: The Little-Known Secrets of Paying for College

Session Information: We help families better understand the complex strategies for saving and paying for college and making higher education more affordable. Our interactive workshop, Little-Known Secrets of Paying for College, teaches parents the rules of the game when it comes to financial aid, as well as the critical strategies to help them win that game—whether by qualifying for need-based aid or by maximizing cash flow and liquidity.

Takeaways from this session will include:

1. College funding strategies for parents with students who DO and DO NOT qualify for financial aid 

 2. Strategies for parents who are looking to fund their student’s college education without destroying their plans and dreams for retirement  

3. How to implement strategies that may allow students to attend out-of-state or private colleges for a lower cost than attending an in-state public