Welcome to Westface College Planning

    At Westface College Planning, we work with families to help you plan for and navigate the paying for college process. 

     

    Get the facts on the REAL cost of college.

    If you’re a typical parent with college-bound students, you’re probably overwhelmed. You want to help your sons and daughters make the right choices and prevent overpaying for their education. You’re not alone!

    At Westface College Planning, Beatrice Schultz, CFP® teaches you how to:

    ✓  Minimize your out-of-pocket expenses
    ✓  Maximize financial aid eligibility
    ✓  Understand the FAFSA & the CSS Profile
    ✓  Compare Public vs. Private Costs – Know the Facts
    ✓  Develop Best Practices for School Selection

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    Difficult questions and potentially expensive pitfalls are inevitable within the college planning process. Whether your student is already in college, a senior in high school, or just starting their elementary school years, planning for college can never start too early.

     
    Sign up for a free workshop or webinar and schedule a complimentary college funding consultation today!

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5 Practical Money Skills for College Students

Written by | April 18, 2019 | Leave a Comment

Practical money skills are essential to creating lifelong good money habits. For students, developing proper financial habits right from the start puts them on a positive path to becoming financially independent. To help your student, take time to help them navigate financial waters before they are on their own; they’ll be more likely to … [Read more...]

How to Choose an Affordable College

Written by | April 5, 2019 | Leave a Comment

April marks the arrival of college acceptance letters. For students, this is a time of excitement as they begin moving toward their future. For parents, it is an opportune time to review college budgets and ensure your funding plan is affordable and on track. We're happy to help! Costly Mistakes Parents Need to AvoidWe understand that … [Read more...]

Designing a College Financial Plan for Juniors & Beyond

Written by | March 8, 2019 | Leave a Comment

It's March! In a few short weeks, we’re officially diving into spring!Where do high school juniors start their college plan? Before anything else, it’s important to set some time aside to outline your game plan. Here's are 5 to-dos for your junior before senior year begins.How to write a great financial aid appeal letterFor seniors, … [Read more...]

5 To-Do’s for Making High School Juniors College Ready

Written by | March 5, 2019 | Leave a Comment

School is back in full swing, and that means for many high school juniors, the thought of college isn’t too far behind. So what can you do to get ready for the collegiate grind? Here are a few tips to get you on the right track to plan for college as a high school junior. Make a Game Plan Before anything else, it’s important to set some time … [Read more...]

Award Letters: Understanding Your True Cost of College

Written by | February 8, 2019 | Leave a Comment

It's February! As we enter the month of Valentines, don’t forget to share the love for your finances. Do your financial aid award letters make sense? Award letters are infamous for their complexity, jargon, and aversion to telling you the “true” cost you’ll end up paying. If you’re scratching your head in bewilderment after seeing … [Read more...]

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