Funding College
The SMARTTRACK® College Funding High School Initiative provides families with free resources to help you plan ahead and pay less for college.
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The experts at SMARTTRACK® College Funding offer one critical piece of advice to make college more affordable: “There are a lot of factors to reducing costs - potentially by tens of thousands of dollars per year - the way you pay, setting yourself up for maximum aid eligibility, managing EFC/SAI, organizing taxes and businesses, choosing schools that are a financial match and getting the forms right. But, if we had to choose just one, it is the timing. Financially speaking, the four years leading up to college are pivotal in determining how much you’ll pay.”
We have arranged for our families to get a confidential, personalized college funding evaluation from the professionals at SMARTTRACK®. They can help you identify and overcome any red-flags in your financial profile that keep you from maximizing grants, scholarships and financial aid, and assist you in developing strategies. There is no cost or obligation to you.
Q: Why is College Funding Planning recommended?
A: Parents need to prepare for college, too! Students are more likely to attend their top-choice colleges when parents have a well-planned college funding strategy.
Q: We don’t expect to get financial aid because of our income and assets. How can you help us save money?
A: You might be surprised to learn that even with high income or assets, you can be eligible for gift aid. Additionally, HOW you pay for college can lead to significant savings.
Q: Why do I need a SMARTTRACK® Advisor if I already have an accountant or wealth manager?
A: Just as your CPA understands the tax code or your wealth manager understands the stock market, SMARTTRACK® College Funding Advisors understand financial aid assessment.
