There's Hope! Creative Ways to Cover the High Cost of College.

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In this second episode of a two-part series with college planning expert Brad Baldridge, we talk through these important college planning topics:

• How to determine the actual cost of college based on your family income.
• What unique options your student might have.
• Finding the right balance of quality, cost and prestige in choosing a college.
• Understanding scholarship options.
• Being realistic about loan amounts.
• Important conversations to have with your student.

Listen in for Brad's advice and feel hopeful, confident, and empowered about your family's future educational opportunities.

Links from the show:
The SAI Calculator can be found here.
The Scholarship Guide for Busy Parents can be found here.

Brad Baldridge is a College Funding Specialist who has helped thousands of families plan and save for college with smart and proven strategies to save time, money and stress. As a financial expert, blogger and host of the Taming the High Cost of College podcast, Brad has been sharing his college planning insights with clients, subscribers and listeners for nearly 20 years. He teaches parents the best ways to save and pay for college, including how to find the right school, maximize financial aid and scholarships, avoid student loan debt, and make your children’s college dreams come true without wiping out your finances or retirement. You can find our more about Brad's work on his website.

Lindsay Miller is a distinguished kids mindfulness coach, mindfulness educator and host of The Stress Nanny Podcast. She is known for her suitcase tricks and playful laugh. When she's not playing catch with her daughter or rollerblading on local trails with her husband, you can find her using her 20+ years of child development study and mindfulness certification to dream up new ways to get kids excited about deep breathing. Having been featured on numerous podcasts, platforms and publications, Lindsay’s words of wisdom are high impact and leave a lasting impression wherever she goes. To sign up for Lindsay's "Calm & Collected" Newsletter click here.