Prepare For College, LLC
These Podcasts will help you understand the major changes in the 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and other important issues related to selecting and paying for college expenses. These podcasts are a must-listen for college-bound students and parents. If you have any questions, please call us at (502) 931-3137.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 18 minutes
- Episodes
- 68
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Do Colleges Really Have GPA Requirements For Admission?
Do colleges really have GPA requirements? And if they do, how much do those numbers really matter?
Why Should You Be Concerned About Paying for College
If you’re a parent, you’ve probably already noticed that tuition and fees don’t look anything like they did when you were in school. And if you’re a student, you may already be concerned about how yo…
Your Child Might Get Less Financial Aid This Year and What That Means for Your Family
Families across the country are about to feel the impact of something that’s happening behind the scenes in Washington, D.C. The federal government is cutting back on how much money it gives to help …
Avoiding College Scholarship Scams
Avoiding college scholarship scams is crucial for students and families trying to find legitimate financial help. What we want to cover today is to cover ideas on how to protect yourself from being s…
Student Loans And The One Big Beautiful Bill
If you or your child plans to borrow federal student loans for college in the future, things are about to change in a big way. The new law, often called the One Big Beautiful Bill, makes some of the …
How the Big Beautiful Bill Changes College Student Loans
If you or your child plans to borrow federal student loans for college in the future, things are about to change in a big way. The new law, often referred to as the Big Beautiful Bill, introduces som…
Higher Education Tax Credits
Educational tax credits are programs from the IRS that can reduce the amount of money you owe in federal income taxes if you’re paying for college. These credits help families lower their tax bill an…
How To Shelter Your Assets On The FAFSA/CSS Profile Part 2
When it comes to protecting your money on the CSS Profile to get the most financial aid from colleges, what we discussed so far applies only to the FAFSA. The CSS Profile is a separate form used by m…
How To Shelter Your Assets On The FAFSA Part 1
When it's time to fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), many parents worry that having money saved may hurt their child’s chances of receiving financial aid for college. The …
Income Threshold for Asset Reporting On The FAFSA
To qualify for the asset reporting exemption, applicants must meet certain conditions. If these conditions are met, the FAFSA form may automatically allow you to skip the asset questions, and you won…
What Colleges Do Not Always Tell You But You Really Need to Know - Part 2
This podcast is Part 2 of " What Colleges Do Not Always Tell You But You Really Need to Know." We will cover nine other areas where colleges can be deceptive, either intentionally or through misleadi…
What Colleges Do Not Always Tell You But You Really Need to Know
Colleges, especially those under pressure to meet enrollment or revenue goals, may not always be fully transparent about key aspects of the student experience and the real costs of attendance. This p…
How Important Are Business Assets On The FAFSA?
Business assets can be important on the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), but how much they affect financial aid eligibility depends on a few key factors.
Business assets might includ…
Completing the FAFSA: What Parents Need to Know About Assets
Assets play a significant role in determining a student’s eligibility for need-based financial aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA uses a formula called the Fe…
Completing the FAFSA: What Parents Need to Know About Cash and Savings
Filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is one of the most important steps in securing financial aid for your child’s college education. But many parents are surprised to learn th…
Keeping The College Coach Up To Date
Why You Should Keep College Coaches Updated on Your Progress
When you're being recruited, it's not enough to send one great highlight reel or one impressive email and then sit back and wait. College r…
Tracking Your Communication With The College Coach
To keep good control of all your communications with the college coaches, you’ll need to adopt a good tracking system from the start. Do not try to keep track of all your communications in your head.…
Create An Athletic Video
Athletic videos can play a very important role in marketing student athletes. The coach may not be able to see you compete; therefore, the video may be the only way to get a true evaluation of your …
Create An Athletic Resume
The athletic resume should show who you are and what you’ve achieved in your sports while attending high school. The student-athlete should send their resume with their cover or introduction letter.
Sending an Athletic Introduction Letter to College Coaches
Reaching out to college coaches with an introduction letter is a critical first step in marketing a student-athlete.