Free Webinar

Understanding Your Financial Aid Award Letter & College Decision 2027

About The Financial Aid Award Letter Webinar

​​​​​​​Choosing a college is one of the most important financial decisions a family will make. This webinar will help families confidently evaluate financial aid award letters, uncover the true out-of-pocket cost of each college, and compare offers on an apples-to-apples basis. Learn how financial aid, cash flow, borrowing strategies, and retirement planning work together to create a sustainable college funding plan. We will also discuss when and how to appeal a financial aid award if your family's financial circumstances have changed. Discover how to develop a college funding strategy that supports both educational goals and long-term retirement objectives.
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This educational session is designed to help families make informed college funding decisions and avoid costly financial mistakes.

Key topics discussed are listed below:


  • Compare financial aid award letters that use different formats and terminology

  • Structure student and parent borrowing strategically

  • Understand the impact of debt at graduation on future financial goals

  • Evaluate Parent PLUS loan options while protecting retirement savings

  • Navigate the financial aid appeal process and identify situations that may qualify for reconsideration

  • Fred Amrein

    Presenter

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