Join Our Monthly College Planning Webinars
Navigating the college admissions and financial aid processes can be overwhelming for students and parents alike.
That’s why College Benefits Research Group (CBRG) is here to guide you every step of the way with our FREE Monthly Webinars!
These sessions are designed to demystify the complex world of college planning and set your family on the path to success.
What You’ll Learn in Our Webinars
Our mission is to empower college-bound students and their families by providing expert insights and actionable strategies.
Here’s what you can expect from our webinars:
Finding the Right College Fit
- Learn how to identify colleges that match your student’s academic, social, and financial needs. This ensures your student finds a supportive and fulfilling environment where they can thrive.
Cracking the Dream College Code
- Strategies to improve your student’s chances of gaining admission to their dream school. We share insider tips to make your application stand out in the competitive admissions process.
Asking the Right Questions
- Discover the 5 critical questions to ask during college visits to make informed decisions. These questions help uncover important details that might otherwise be overlooked.
Securing Scholarships
- Tips to position your student to qualify for scholarships from their target colleges. Did you know that more than 30% of college students receive merit-based scholarships?
The Value Equation
- Understand how to weigh the cost of education vs. the value of the degree earned. The average cost of tuition and fees for the 2023-2024 school year was $39,400 for private colleges and $10,940 for in-state students at public colleges.
Maximizing Financial Aid Opportunities
- Learn how to position your finances to secure merit aid and make the most of available resources. Over $150 billion in federal student aid is awarded annually.
The “Tax Scholarship” Advantage
- Insights on using pre-tax dollars to fund college expenses effectively. Using tools like 529 plans can save families thousands of dollars in taxes.
Mastering the Appeal Process
- Guidance on how to navigate the appeals process if your financial aid package falls short. We provide actionable steps to help you secure additional funding.
Why Attend Our College Planning Webinars?
CBRG’s webinars are packed with valuable information to help your family avoid costly mistakes and maximize opportunities for admissions and financial aid.
By attending one of our college planning webinars, you’ll gain:
- Confidence in navigating the college application process.
- Proven strategies to reduce the financial burden of higher education.
- Personalized advice from experts who have helped countless families succeed.
- Deeper understanding of how to evaluate financial aid packages effectively.
- Exclusive tips on how to create a compelling college application that stands out.
- Insights into how families can avoid common mistakes—nearly 75% of college applicants make errors that could negatively impact their admissions or financial aid outcomes.
- Access to the latest financial aid statistics to help you plan effectively for college costs.
How to Sign Up
Ready to take the stress out of college planning? Signing up is easy!
Visit our Calendar Page to view upcoming webinar dates and reserve your spot today.
Don’t wait—spaces fill up quickly, and these sessions are a critical first step toward your student’s college success.
Start Your College Journey with CBRG
From finding the right college to understanding the financial aid landscape, CBRG is committed to supporting your family throughout this exciting journey. Our free webinars are just one of the many ways we’re making college planning accessible and stress-free.
Join us today and discover how our proven strategies can make a difference for your family.
