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Prepare For College, LLC

Prepare For College, LLC

By: Chuck Moore CCFC Al Hoffman CCA and Gary Carpenter CPA CCA
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These Podcasts will help you understand the major changes in the 2024-2025 Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) and other important issues that deal with selecting and paying for college expenses. These podcasts are a must-listen for college-bound students and parents. If you have any questions give us a call at 502-721-8646 or 502- 931-3137.

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Episodes
  • How To Shelter Your Assets On The FAFSA/CSS Profile Part 2

    How To Shelter Your Assets On The FAFSA/CSS Profile Part 2
    Jul 3 2025

    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 many private colleges to award their own (institutional) aid, and it treats assets and income much more strictly. Here are the key differences you’ll see on the CSS Profile.
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    16 mins
  • How To Shelter Your Assets On The FAFSA Part 1

    How To Shelter Your Assets On The FAFSA Part 1
    Jun 20 2025

    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 truth is, the FAFSA does look at your income and certain assets (like bank accounts and investments), but there are smart ways to legally protect or "shelter" some of those assets, so they don’t count against you.
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    22 mins
  • Income Threshold for Asset Reporting On The FAFSA

    Income Threshold for Asset Reporting On The FAFSA
    Jun 16 2025

    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't need to report them. Skipping reportable assets could increase your need-based aid by thousands of dollars.
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    18 mins
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