🎓 Key College Funding Data

Helping Families Navigate the Cost of College

College is one of the largest financial investments many families will ever make. Understanding how financial aid works, when to file important applications, how to compare award letters, and which tax benefits are available can significantly reduce the cost of earning a degree.

Join Matt Donaghue, CFP® and Kenneth Hamilton, CFP® from Mission Financial Planners for an educational presentation covering:

✔ FAFSA and the Student Aid Index (SAI)

✔ Financial aid strategies and common mistakes

✔ Scholarships, grants, and federal loan options

✔ Appealing financial aid awards

✔ College cost comparisons and graduation rates

✔ Education tax credits and 529 planning considerations

✔ A practical roadmap for paying for college

Leave with actionable ideas and a checklist you can use to help your family make smarter college funding decisions and reduce financial stress throughout the college planning process.

Who should attend?

• Parents of middle school and high school students

• Grandparents interested in helping fund education

• Families beginning the college application process

• Anyone wanting to better understand financial aid and college funding strategies

This educational event is designed to provide practical information and help families make informed financial decisions about one of life's biggest investments.