Everything You Need To Know About College Planning

Overwhelmed by the college planning process? Meet Gerna Benz, founder of Bay College Planning and one of the country's top college planning experts. He has helped countless families navigate the college journey, working directly with students to find their ideal college fit while showing parents how to make it affordable.

In this episode, Gerna helps navigate the waters of higher education. Want to know when to kick off your college planning? Curious about how grandparent gifts affect financial aid? We're covering it all! From special considerations for divorced families to insider tips that'll give you the biggest bang for your buck, Gerna breaks down what you really need to know about the college planning process.

Episode Highlights:

- When to start the college planning process
- The do's and don'ts of grandparent contributions
- How divorce impacts financial aid eligibility
- The single most impactful strategy for maximizing your college investment
- Smart approaches to paying for college (aka where to find the money!!)
- And more!

Tune in for straight talk and practical advice that will make your college planning journey smoother and smarter.

About Gerna Benz
Gerna Benz is the owner and founder of Bay College Planning. He established the company in 2005 after recognizing the critical need to help parents and students navigate the complex college funding landscape. As owner and senior partner of Hawaii College Planners, Benz coaches, counsels and mentors students in finding their ideal college fit while helping parents discover the most effective way to pay.

Set up a complimentary college planning call by filling out the contact form on either of his websites
https://www.bayareacollegeplanners.com/        https://www.hawaiicollegeplanners.com/