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SPOTLIGHT the challenges of college planning
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lanning for college is an assets and make their financial profile
incredibly exciting time. But as attractive as possible to colleges.
it can also be an incredibly Typically, that starts with the FAFSA
P P bewildering time for families. Which form required of all students seeking
college? Which major? Most important, financial aid.
how to pay for it all? “That form really confuses a lot of
people,” Pam explains. “In fact, 75 per-
PLANNING FOR COLLEGE cent of all FAFSAs are submitted with
Luckily, local families can get local help. errors. So we have a tutorial that walks
Pam and Jack Schroeder of College parents through the form, with expla-
Planning Navigation, LLC in Blairsville nations and definitions. They can com-
have the know-how to guide students plete the entire form online at their
and their families through the process. own pace.”
That includes everything from identi- Jack and Pam also provide families
fying the best educational values and with the tools they need to appeal and
getting the most out of a campus visit, negotiate the chosen school’s award
to building a student’s resume and package, if need be.
preparing for the PSAT/SAT and ACT.
Jack explains that their service is a HELP WITH PLANNING
hand’s-on, flat-rate package that can Pam explains the couple’s motivation
begin as early as a student’s freshman for starting College Planning Naviga-
year. “We want to help students make tion this way: “I had no money and no
themselves valuable to the college they one to coach me through the process.
want to apply to. Colleges are looking I did it the hard way. We want to help
for solid citizens, not necessarily the kids who are talented get into college
student who is top of the class. So, we and not have to overpay. It’s really just
help both entities find each other.” our way of paying it forward.”
If you have a high school student,
PLANNING YOUR FINANCES it’s never too early to start planning for
On the financial end, parents get the college. Contact Jack and Pam at (208)
coaching they need to position their 262-1732 or (706) 362-5520 today. 

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