5 Dangerous Myths About Paying for College That Even Smart Parents Believe

June 11, 2010 - PRLog -- Parents of Southern California students that are planning on attending college in the next few years should definitely attend a free class being taught by college planning expert Ron Caruthers called “7 Ways Any Family Can Slash Their College Costs.”

The workshop is Tuesday, June 22nd from 7:15pm-8:45pm at the Encinitas Community Center in Encinitas, California. Families can register online by signing up at www.CollegePlanningSpecialists.com. Seating is free, but limited by the size of the room; and previous classes have completely filled up.

At this free workshop, he will reveal ways to beat the high cost of college that guidance counselors and the colleges aren’t telling people about but that smart parents across the country are using to pay almost nothing for college. In fact, hundreds who have attended his seminars have discovered easy secrets and strategies to send their children to schools they never thought they could afford.

Here’s just part of what parents will learn in this informative 90 minute session:
• The 5 most dangerous myths about planning for college—and why listening to other parents or a guidance counselor will cost many big time.
• How to double, or in some cases triple, eligibility for free grant money.
• How to get the colleges to practically beg students to come to their school.
• How parents can put their kids through college, and end up in better financial shape than before—even without saving for college.
• The one single mistake 91% of all parents make that costs them thousands... And how to avoid making that mistake.
• How even millionaires and parents making a good six figure income are getting tons of free grant money.
• How to obtain a “tax scholarship” to pay for full tuition—right from the IRS. 100% legal, but not one in 1000 accountants knows how to get it!
• Why following the advice of an accountant or financial planner can cost buckets of free money... and why to avoid the 529 college savings plans like the plague!

This seminar is strictly informational —nothing is for sale, and no specific products or services will be mentioned. Seating is limited by the size of the room, so reservations are recommended.

Anyone can register by logging on to www.CollegePlanningSpecialits.com or by calling 760-599-8495.

Here’s what parents have had to say about his “7 Ways To Slash College Costs” Workshop:
• “This is the first college workshop that has given us any hope!” Janice P., Teacher, Oceanside.

• “I drove 4 hours each way to attend this class, and it was totally worth it. I can’t believe how much I
learned.” Bruce and Linda G., Business Owners, Tehachapi

• “My kid’s guidance counselor didn’t tell us any of this—everything was extremely useful”
Mitch C., Encinitas

• “This is what every parent MUST know before they even THINK about applying for college”
Janine M, Escondido

• “I’ve been staying awake at night worrying about paying for college. Thanks for helping me
sleep again!” Gary A., Escondido

• “THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I’m so appreciative of the knowledge you
brought to this class. One tip alone got me an extra $9,708 FREE per year!”
Rhonda H., Carlsbad (Her daughter just graduated from USC)

Ron Caruthers is also available for interviews via phone or in person on any subject related to college, careers or education.

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About College Planning Specialists, Inc: College Planning Specialists was founded over 18 years ago by Ron Caruthers after he graduated as his high school valedictorian, but his family had no idea how to plan or pay for him to attend a university. They currently operate two offices in the San Diego area helping parents and students in every area of the college planning process, from selecting a major to picking a school to getting financial aid to helping pay for the balance without going broke. For more information, please view their website at www.CollegePlanningSpecialits.com