Posts by A+ College Planning
– Annie Canosa
Hello Mike, I have been glancing through the CPR parent manual. It is incredibly thorough! However, what I appreciate most about it is the holistic approach that all aspects of the program maintain. Pedagogy is all abuzz about SEL right now (Social Emotional Learning) because we know that without connecting with the student at a heart-level, we…
Read More– Tina A.
“I wanted to thank you very much for your assistance in helping me sort through some college planning challenges. As much research as I did on my own, there were still many unanswered questions about what kind and how much college financial aid might be available to our family. I feel much more informed and…
Read More– Joe W.
“Mike did a fantastic job of walking us through the college search process: comparing various cost for colleges, the pros and cons of each as it related to our child’s desired course of study and their abilities and determining where we would get the best value for the dollars spent. He additionally helped us with…
Read More– Jamie S.
“Meeting with Mr. Nichols has given me a better understanding of the financial aid process and with his knowledge, I feel we are better equipped for mapping out my daughter’s college education.”
Read More– Scott P.
“College prep for the average parent is very confusing at first. I feel our High School left us vastly unprepared for the whole process. Mike at A+ College Planning was able to break down this confusing process and explain it all in detail. He is a wealth of information. We appreciate all he had to…
Read MoreLife Insurance for College?
We have often said it for years: Life insurance works for College Funding. Increasingly, other financial advisors across the country are introducing parents to the idea of life insurance to combat the soaring cost of college for their children. Life insurance, that carries a cash balance, can be taken out and used to pay for…
Read MoreCollege…It’s not just an experience
Not so long ago college was not only a place to continue a youth’s education, it was a time for growth, maturity and to simply experience and enjoy life with a little more freedom. The rising costs of college coupled with the challenging economic times has, for most, completely changed the emphasis on what is…
Read MoreHelp Your Student Protect Themselves
Sending your son or daughter off to college can be very nerve racking for Moms and Dads. Across the country there is a feeling of vulnerability that a lot of parents experience as they say good bye to having their kids safe and sound under their roofs. Nevertheless, the college experience simultaneously allows students to…
Read MoreIncome and Asset Shifting
Families often lose thousands of dollars each year because of their failure to properly plan for their financial aid application. That’s right, it is not enough simply to complete the FAFSA. If you want to maximize the amount of aid you are eligible to receive, it is going to require planning. The federal methodology for…
Read MoreRemedies for College Planning Anxiety
For most parents, there are few things that rival the anxiety associated with wondering how they are going to pay for their children’s education without completely eliminating their hopes for retirement. Two common causes of college planning stress are 1) little to no comprehension of what a college education will cost and 2) procrastinating on…
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