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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What to Look for After Submitting Your FAFSA & CSS Profile

Written by | January 8, 2019 | Leave a Comment

It's January! Happy New Year from all of us at Westface College Planning! Do you have any resolutions to tackle? Let's make 2019 a financially fit year! See if you're missing anything that'll prevent you from getting financial aid The FAFSA and CSS Profile aren't the only financial aid requirements you should have on your radar. Colleges may … [Read more...]

So You’ve Applied for Financial Aid. Now What?

Written by | January 2, 2019 | Leave a Comment

You’ve submitted the FAFSA. Now all you have to do is wait for the financial aid offers, right? Not always. Often we forget about additional forms or supplemental applications, even if we get reminders or email notifications. Missing a requirement or deadline may cost your family free federal and institutional financial aid. To be … [Read more...]

College Tax Breaks and Tips for Filing

Written by | December 6, 2018 | Leave a Comment

It's December! As you round up your end-of-year to-dos, we want to share with you a few college related tips to consider while planning your 2018 tax filing. Be sure to check with your tax professional to confirm whether any of these tips apply to your tax situation. College Tax Breaks Are you making the most of possible tax breaks before, … [Read more...]

Merit Aid: What You Need to Know

Written by | November 1, 2018 | Leave a Comment

November is here! While you're getting prepped for Turkey Day, it's prime time for college application season, and merit aid is one of the best ways to get free funding for college. Merit Aid 101 What is merit aid? If you want to get the most out of merit scholarships, what do colleges look for? We answer these (and more!) in our college … [Read more...]

What is Merit Aid and How Do I Get Some?

Written by | October 31, 2018 | Leave a Comment

You may have heard of merit aid, that it helps pay for college, or maybe you know it as merit scholarships. This is what you need to know about merit aid as you prep for college applications. Colleges grant merit aid scholarships to students based on their academic or other achievements. It could be an impressive GPA, athletic skills, an … [Read more...]

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