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Your Roadmap to Understanding College Financial Aid

Beyond Budgets Podcast

Are you a parent of at least one high schooler, feeling overwhelmed by the complexity of college funding? Fear not, friend! Host Deb Meyer and guest Joe Messinger, a fee-only financial planner and college funding expert, provide critical insights into student loans, merit aid, and the true costs of higher education. This episode offers a wealth of strategies and valuable insights for families navigating the financial aspect of college. You'll learn: * How college funding fits into your overall financial plan * The nuances of student loans, including federal student loans and parent PLUS loans * How top students can secure merit-based aid, especially in small, private colleges * New changes to FAFSA, and * Differences between CSS Profile and FAFSA when awarding need-based financial aid Links FAFSA CSS Profile Connect with Joe Messinger About Joe Messinger Capstone Wealth Partners College Aid ProTM Connect with Deb Meyer Website: WorthyNest.com/podcast Submit your family finance questions to podcast@worthynest.com Get your FREE family finance starter guide Pick up a copy of my book, Redefining Family Wealth