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EP. 001 - The Middle-Class Trap - Why You Can't Afford College (And How to Fix It)
Make too much for aid but not enough to afford $80K/year? You're trapped! Here's how to break free.
EP. 002 - How to File for Financial Aid (Without Losing Thousands of Dollars)
One FAFSA mistake cost a family $60K in aid. Here's how to file correctly and avoid expensive errors.
EP. 003 - Does Applying for Financial Aid Hurt Admissions Chances?
Will applying for financial aid hurt your kid's admission chances? The answer will save you $50K.
EP. 004 - How to Read a Financial Aid Award Letter (And Spot the Red Flags)
Schools list $50K in "financial aid," but $35K is loans you pay back. Here's how to read the fine print.
EP. 005 - Negotiating Financial Aid Offers: The Scripts That Actually Work
One family negotiated $18K more per year with a single phone call. Here are the exact scripts that work.
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