Playing the College Game: What Every Parent Should Know Before Completing the FAFSA - Paperback

by Gregory Bethea Jr (Author)

This book is for you if the thought of planning for college is a concern, and is a great challenge that awaits you. Believe it or not, choosing and paying for the right college doesn't have to be as daunting as it may seem. It may appear impossible to overcome, but if you apply some fundamental principles, you will find yourself less fearful of overpaying, massive student loan debt, and being taking advantage of. Rather you want to pay little to nothing for college or figure out alternative strategies to pay without setting yourself back financially; this book is an ideal read for you. Figuring out where to start can be highly confusing, especially with all the complicated financial aid rules & terminology. It's difficult to know what schools really are looking for. It can almost feel like playing a game of chess. You don't know what their next move will be, and a wrong move can cost you greatly. Even worse, it's hard to play a game when you don't know the basics of the game itself. When you know the college game, you can be more successful and happier with the end result. Therefore, becoming knowledgeable and well prepared are the best things you can do before engaging any school. Playing the College Game will arm parents with planning principles that are comprehensible and applicable, and will set them on the right path for victorious college planning.

Author Biography

Gregory Bethea Jr. is an innovator in the college planning field and has roots in the education system ranging from elementary school to the collegiate level. He has inspired hundreds of high school students and parents in their pursuits for a college education and has a passion for equipping parents to assist their children in reaching their educational goals. Gregory is the founder of Victory College Funding Solution and is the creator of online informational products for parents who are overwhelmed by the various components of college planning. His vision is to make the process practical, accessible, and affordable for all parents who desire insight and support in this stage of life. Gregory is passionate about seeing young adults discover and live their purposes in life, as well as assisting families in making college investment decisions that they do not later regret. After watching so many parents agonize over the college planning process, and seeing the financial demise of so many families attempting to pay for college, Gregory decided to be a part of the solution for a growing, national problem. He took action by taking the frontline, educating students and parents on their college planning and funding options. The industry has created a high demand for the insight and resources provided by Gregory. Limited professional knowledge of the area and expensive support services have excluded many families from receiving information that they have desired so desperately. As a result, Gregory has created books, eBooks, webinars, online education courses, and numerous other resources to help parents confidently and efficiently maneuver the college planning process.