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Our Current List of Workshops & Webinars
Free Webinar – Thursday October 19, 2023,
at 6:30PM to 7:45PM
An Insider’s Guide to obtaining Maximum Money for College
“Understanding the College Admissions Process and the problems with 529 plans.”
(Registration is required)
6:30pm – 4:45pm (PT)
Thursday October 19, 2023, at 6:30pm to 7:45pm
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ONE registration per household – Your information will not be sold.
Free Webinar – Saturday October 21, 2023,
at 9:00AM to 10:15AM
An Insider’s Guide to obtaining Maximum Money for College
“Understanding the College Admissions Process and the problems with 529 plans.”
(Registration is required)
9:00am – 10:15am (PT)
Saturday October 21, 2023, at 9:00am to 10:15am
Register below to attend our live event.
ONE registration per household – Your information will not be sold.
Free Webinar – Tuesday October 24, 2023,
at 6:30PM to 7:45PM
An Insider’s Guide to obtaining Maximum Money for College
“Understanding the College Admissions Process and the problems with 529 plans.”
(Registration is required)
6:30pm – 7:45pm (PT)
Tuesday October 24, 2023, at 6:30pm to 7:45pm
Register below to attend our live event.
ONE registration per household – Your information will not be sold.
Please join us for a FREE Educational College Planning webinar that will focus on college bound students of all ages. We will address the problems associated with college specific savings plans and the details of the Section 529 Plan.
We will also discuss the FAFSA form and all other information you need to understand in order to maximize the amount of financial aid you are eligible to receive.
Even if your family isn’t eligible for need-based aid, we will cover the best strategies on how to pay for college in the most cost-effective basis, without it putting a strain on the rest of your finances.
Attention Parents: If you have a college bound student of any age, you can’t afford to miss this informational workshop.
Our experts will share information and answer your questions about:
- 529 Savings Plans and how they may negatively affect the financial aid that you may receive
- Lowering your Out of Pocket Costs while choosing the college of your choice
- College Admissions information we’ve gathered from interviews with admissions officers
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and financial aid form basics and the biggest mistakes parents make when filling out these forms
- Your EFC (Expected Family Contribution), how it is calculated, why you need to know this number, and how it plays into your best strategy for financial aid
- Obtaining Financial Aid, no matter your income level
- Scholarship Scams & loan pitfalls
- Student Loans and other options available for college funding
- Saving Strategies and how they affect financial aid

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College Planning Fresno, 7321 N Tamera Ave, Fresno, CA 93711, Office: 559-307-6103, Email: workshops@CollegePlanningFresno.com – College Planning Fresno is a 501c (3) organization
College Admissions and Financial Aid Services offered through College Planning Network, headquartered at 120 Arrandale Blvd, Exton, Pennsylvania 19341 / Toll Free 1-800-207-5545, Email info@collegeplanningnet.com Scott J Karl is a College Funding Advisor of College Planning Network. Scott Karl Economic and Insurance Services are separate entities and are not affiliated.
Free Educational College Admissions Webinars and In Person Workshop Events offered through College Planning Fresno, a 501c (3) organization, headquartered at 7321 N Tamera Ave, Fresno, CA 93711 / Main Office 559-307-6103, Email scottkarl@scottkarl.com Scott Karl Economic and Insurance Services headquartered at 7321 N Tamera Ave, Fresno, CA 93711 / Main Office 559-307-6103, Email scottkarl@scottkarl.com are separate entities and not affiliated with College Planning Fresno.
Asset Management and Investment Advisory Services offered through Caitlin John Private Wealth Management LLC, a SEC Registered Investment Advisor Firm, headquartered at 1024 E Grand River Ave, Brighton, Michigan 48116 / Toll Free 1-844-944-1044. Scott J. Karl is an Investment Advisor Representative of Caitlin John Private Wealth Management LLC. Scott Karl Economic and Insurance Services headquartered at 7321 N Tamera Ave, Fresno, CA 93711 / Main Office 559-307-6103, Email scottkarl@scottkarl.com and Caitlin John Private Wealth Management LLC are separate entities and are not affiliated.
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