College Readiness Parent Series: Paying for College

Preparing a student for college can be exciting, but figuring out how to pay for it can quickly become overwhelming. Between financial aid packages, scholarships, loans, and the true cost of attendance, families are often expected to make major financial decisions without fully understanding the long-term impact.

The College Readiness Parent Series is designed for parents, grandparents, and guardians who want more clarity and confidence before making those decisions.

For a $25 investment, you will spend an hour learning how to approach college costs with a strategy instead of waiting until tuition bills and loan paperwork are in front of you.We will talk about how to:

• Pay for college strategically and identify opportunities to reduce out-of-pocket costs
• Understand and evaluate financial aid offers beyond the amount listed as “aid”
• Minimize unnecessary student and parent loan debt
• Think through the true cost of different college options
• Make informed decisions before signing loan paperwork

Starting now could save your family thousands later. The goal is not to have every dollar figured out in one evening. It is to leave with clarity about your next steps and a better understanding of the decisions ahead. There is power in starting the conversation early. A strategy created today can give your family more choices tomorrow and help your student begin their next chapter with greater financial freedom.

Investment: $25 per family
Date: September 22nd
Time: 6:30–7:30 PM
Location: 3500 Westgate Drive, Suite 403, Durham, NC 27707

Sponsored by: APlus Test Prep
Facilitated by: Rhonda Payne, Founder of Achieve Financial Freedom