College is an investment ‚ one that pays off when your child enters the working world armed with a degree. In fact, according to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau, people with a bachelor's degree earn over 70% more on average than those with only a high school diploma. But paying for college can be daunting. Today, the average cost of a 4-year private degree is over $80,000 and the average cost of a 4-year public degree is over $48,000. Even worse, the process for getting financial aid is a confusing, form-filled, overwhelming task. The good news is there are literally hundreds of sources available to help pay for college, if you just know where to look.
This is where Springwell comes in.
Our experienced Financial Coaches work closely with the parents of our 9th - 12th grade students to consider all possible sources of financial funding for their college-bound child.
How Springwell Helps:
- Financial analysis and assessment to predict future costs
- Calculate your Expected Family Contribution (how much the government will expect you to pay based on your income and assets)
- Find merit-based scholarships and match them to individual students
- Identify and apply for work-study programs
- Search the system of available grants and match them to individual students
- Help you evaluate, select and apply for the best parent and student loans
Springwell's comprehensive financial aid service includes completing required financial application forms (such as the FAFSA), helping a family meet deadlines, communicating with colleges, and, whenever possible, helping negotiate for increased financial aid awards.
Our partner, College Solutions Network, provides us with the tools and strategies to capture critical financial information on insurance, stocks, bonds, and taxes. This information is obtained and kept in strict confidence through individualized, one-on-one parental sessions.
