How to Pay for College - with ZERO Loans!

State budgets get tighter and colleges/universities can rely less and less on government funding to help support their goal of student success. Even with President Biden offering to eliminate some college debt, paying for higher education has never been more frustrating. Never mind just the tuition fees...there are books, supplies, and of course, you've got to live, too. That means paying for housing, food, transportation... everything.

Don't give up on your dream of higher education. With a bit of planning and prioritization, you can set yourself up for college with zero debt. It's totally possible.

I’m Kris McPeak and I’ve spent the last 10 years of my 30+ year higher ed career teaching community college students how to apply for scholarships on my campus - and the success stories have been AMAZING. I'm ready to help you - the student, the parent, and so forth.

The “How to Pay for College” Workshop covers five areas:

  1. Research and Setting a Timeline

  2. Getting Familiar with College Financial Aid Procedures

  3. Personal Statement Preparation and Reflection

  4. Personal Statement Writing, Editing, and Refining

  5. Submitting Applications and Follow-Up




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