College Planning Specialists of Florida - save $5,000-$30,000 or more in college costs, even for families making $100,000 or more...scholarships, financial aid and admissions strategies

Pay For College Without Going Broke (Or Looting What's Left of Your Retirement Portfolio)!

FREE Workshop Reveals the "Closely-Guarded Secrets" of how to slash your college costs by $10,000 or more, even if you think you make too much money to qualify for financial aid! 

Click here to register!

“I attended their workshop on how to get through college without going broke. Working with them was the best decision I ever made!” - Martha Salas, Miami (Received college planning advice for her daughter, Marissa.)

, March 10, 2010: 7:08 AM

Dear Parent:

If you’re the parent of a high school student planning on attending a four-year state college or private university, but have no clue about how on earth you'll ever pay, you'd be smart to attend one of our free college planning workshops! 

Even if you've been sticking your head in the sand for years, it's not too late!  You can view our schedule and sign up here.

Topics include:

  • How to send your child to the school of his or her dreams…without getting trapped in a financial nightmare of high rate, high payment, expensive debt;
  • Why, although well-intentioned, the advice you've received from your college advisor, CPA or money manager may actually hurt  your eligibility for financial aid;
  • Why you’re flat out wrong if you think that you make too much money to qualify for aid or save thousands of dollars (we prove this one using an actual example!);
  • The Five Most Common financial aid myths.
  • The sad, undisclosed and disappointing failures of Florida Pre-paid, Bright Futures, 529 Plans and Other College Vehicles You Hoped Would Make College Affordable;.
  • The single biggest mistake 9 out of 10 parents make when applying for aid that literally cost them thousands of dollars!  More importantly, how to avoid this fatal error! 
  • How to attend an expensive, elite, "Rolls Royce" College or University for the price of a used Honda;  and
  • The Shameful, Hidden Reason Why 53% of All Eligible Families Fail To Obtain Financial Aid!

Click here to view our schedule and to pre-register:  space is limited.

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College Funding Workshop

At our local, free community workshops, we teach:
  • The "double secret" formula used to determine how much financial aid you'll receive;
  • The three questions you must ask every college months or years before your apply;
  • The Five Biggest Financial Aid myths, including "Families earning six-figure incomes shouldn't bother applying!"
We'll also cover:

  • The latest changes to the FAFSA and how they affect your college funding plan;
  • Why even millionaires can receive thousands of dollars in free money to help pay for college;
  • How the advice of your CPA, money manager or other trusted advisor may have actually cost you thousands of dollars in lost financial aid; 
  • The biggest mistake middle class families make when it comes to applying for financial aid;  and
  • The strange, counter-intuitive reason it may cost your son or daughter less to attend a private, expensive, prestigious college compared to a "cheaper" state university.

There is no obligation and your e-mail privacy is safe with us.  We do not rent, share or otherwise divulge any of your information.
 

Click the "play" button for a special greeting from controversial, "bad boy" college planner, Andy Lockwood 

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(Yes - "Billions" with a "B!") 

Available For Your Student's College Education

Upcoming Workshops

  • Mar. 11th - 03/11/10 (Thur) 6:30-8:30pm - Pinecrest Community Center at Pinecrest, 5855 SW 111 St., Miami, FL 33156
    Date: Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 6:30 PM
    Location: Pinecrest Community Center, Pinecrest Gardens, 5855 SW 111 Street, Miami, FL 33156
    Click Here To Register

Some actual, written comments from folks just like you who sought our advice on how to save thousands in college costs:

"There is hope throughout the process of college planning!"

- Maritza Zbo, Weston

"My son is seriously happy with his school choice. He had a very specific vision for a particular program that he was looking to pursue. We spent hours on the internet searching for his program of interest. He never would have learned about Colorado State's landscape architecture program if it hadn't been for the team at College Planning. He has real hope and excitement now for his future  and is very motivated to succeed in his college experience.....seeing that hope and enthusiasm....that alone was worth the investment."

Sincerely, Jan Lyon

Mr. Lockwood is funny while being very serious at the information at hand. I learned more at this workshop than going to my BRACE Advisor, obviously!

- Andrea Alvarez

“I told them 'I don’t want to play games with my money or get some extra bill in the future.' They promised I would get back five times what I invested for the service. They were true to their word.”
 - Debbie and Terry Cooney, Davie
 
(Received college planning advice for their two sons, Shane and Shaun.  Terry also appeared (voluntarily!) on our St. Patrick's Day radio show as a leprechun!)

"Very good and structured presentation."

-Mariane Sucre, Weston, FL

"Good new info!"

-Julie Klitzner
Weston, FL

"Much better than what they told us at our high school! That was one big (unprintable) waste of time! You guys should get in there - you'd be mobbed!"

-Parent Who Would Rather Remain Anonymous (until all of her children graduate).

Davie, FL

"I enjoyed the level of competence and positive energy on the topic.   This is a very important topic in our family."

Elena Sheverdinova

Weston

The information opened my eyes that I've never thought about.  The presentation was relaxed and non-threatening.  Thank you!

-Parent Attending Sept. 20th Workshop

Cooper City

"Your information is just what we needed.  I can't even get my guidance counselor to call me back - I've tried four times!"  -  Coral Springs mom