Parent’s Engagements: Budgeting for College Education

Course Description

Are those college brochures making your head spin? Maybe you’re looking at tuition fees and wondering if you’ll need to sell a kidney (spoiler: you won’t!). If you’re a parent staring at college planning spreadsheets while your coffee gets cold, take a deep breath – we’ve got your back! Our practical “Budgeting for College Education” session is designed specifically for parents who want to turn college planning from a nightmare into a manageable game plan!

Key Highlights 

Here’s what you’ll master in our parent-focused session-

1. Smart Planning Basics
   1. Understanding real college costs
   2. Hidden expense spotting
   3. Early planning strategies
   4. Quick budget calculation tools
2. Funding Options Simplified
   1. Scholarship hunting made easy
   2. Loan options explained plainly
   3. Investment strategies for parents
   4. Education saving plans
3. Cost-Cutting Tactics
   1. Application fee management
   2. Living expense planning
   3. Textbook cost reduction
   4. Smart saving strategies
4. Financial Safety Nets
   1. Emergency fund planning
   2. Insurance considerations
   3. Backup funding options
   4. Risk management basics
5. Future-Ready Planning
   1. Long-term financial strategies
   2. Career ROI understanding
   3. Family budget balancing
   4. Stress-free saving tips

By the end of this session, you’ll transform from an overwhelmed parent to a confident college planning pro. No more losing sleep over college costs or wondering if you’re starting too late. Instead, you’ll have a clear, doable plan to help your child reach their college dreams without breaking the family bank!

Date: 22 March, 2024

Time: 7 pm – 8 pm