On Wednesday, Aug 25 GPS hosted author Frank Palmasani at a Financial Aid presentation titled Conquering the Challenge of College Costs. Navigating the college admission process can be difficult, however, finding valuable options at a great price is possible. Frank Palmasani, author of Right College, Right Price and creator of the Financial Fit online program can help make that happen.
Frank Palmasani has been dedicated to helping families find affordable college options for more than 30 years. He started learning about the college financial aid process in 1976, his first year as a high school counselor. In 1981, he moved to the college level, eventually becoming a director of admissions. He has since returned to the high school arena as a guidance counselor, a job he continues to enjoy today. Out of these experiences, Palmasani created the Financial Fit program to reverse the trillion-dollar student debt problem—a problem that had no proven solution before now. His ideas have already helped more than 200,000 families keep college affordable, making it possible for students to graduate without excessive debt. He is a member of NACAC, IACAC, and the College Board. Palmasani has been featured in the Boston Herald, the Chicago Tribune, Yahoo Finance, WGN-TV, WTTW-TV, CBS’s Monsters and Money in the Morning, and is the author of Right College, Right Price.
Glenbard South parent Steve Friedman shared the following takeaway:
"Make sure you are openly communicating with your child's college representative to determine the best method to support your child's unique financial aid package, before counting out a college because of the sticker price. Don't assume help is not available. Early, proper planning is key to finding the best financial fit for students and their families."
The link to the program can be found HERE
RESOURCES
Conquering College Costs 2021 presentation slides (PDF)
Website for Frank Palmasani/College Countdown