The Mind Money Spectrum Podcast

#87. What's the smart way to fund a college education these days?

August 10, 2021 Aaron Agte and Trishul Patel Season 2 Episode 35
The Mind Money Spectrum Podcast
#87. What's the smart way to fund a college education these days?
Show Notes

What to think about before applying to college.

In this episode, Trishul and Aaron discuss the planning that parents and students go through before applying for college. Aaron shares his experience as a high school student and how he funded all four years with scholarships. Trishul explains how he started saving two years before his daughter was born. They discuss grants, loans, and the Expected Family Contribution. There are so many resources available to help fund higher education that you need to start researching as early as you can.

Episode References

MMS #28. Is a million-dollar higher education worth it?
MMS #23. Molly Laughter: How to conquer debt and still get ahead.
MMS #81. Molly Laughter: Don't refinance those student loans until you listen to this episode.
Fastweb scholarship search (What Aaron used to find so many scholarships)
StudentAid.gov EFC
Financial Aid Estimate
Student Aid Index
Expected Family Contribution
Financial Aid Search
Sallie Mae scholarship find
How to spot and avoid scholarship scams

Podcast Description

Welcome to The Mind Money Spectrum Podcast where your hosts Aaron Agte and Trishul Patel go beyond traditional finance questions to help you explore how to use your money to achieve the freedom you want in life. Aaron is a Financial Planner from the Bay Area, and Trishul is a Wealth Manager on the East Coast. For more information about Aaron, check out GraystoneAdvisor.com. And for more information on Trishul check out InvestingForever.com. We thank you all for listening, and stay tuned for our latest episode on our website, MindMoneySpectrum.com.

Aaron Agte and Trishul Patel go beyond traditional finance questions to help you explore how to use your money to achieve the freedom you want in life. Aaron is a Bay Area Financial Planner with GraystoneAdvisor.com, and Trishul is an East Coast Wealth Manager (InvestingForever.com). MindMoneySpectrum.com and YouTube.