FOCUS ON THE VISION–NOT THE MONEY

By Christina K. Ford

An annual tuition of $18,000-$40,000 is overwhelming; however, your child may qualify for a discount of 50%-100% depending on how badly the school wants him or her. $90 billion in college financial aid is awarded to millions of students each year. Who are these students and how are they preparing themselves to meet the challenge?

The mad scramble to get into a highly competitive college starts in infancy. Children who were read to and later developed the love of reading are the ones who score 800 on their SATs. They recognize that the college admission clock begins ticking in the freshman year of high school. On their journey to an incredible destiny, they are building their mental roadmaps, strongly motivated to master the basics, reading, writing and arithmetic. They learn to approach education as if it were a matter of life and death. What you know and how you perform in the workplace immensely impacts your income.

The freshman year is primetime to establish and define the roles and responsibilities of the college planning team (parents, students, teachers and the guidance counselor). A challenging course load can position your student to compete for FREE MONEY instead of loans. In fact, college recruiters may actively recruit them for what they bring to the college: academic excellence, sports, talent, etc. DO THE WORK!!!

Call FORD BERRY ASSOCIATES, 1089Elm Street, West Springfield, MA--788-1450 to learn more inside secrets on how to maximize your eligibility for financial aid. n