College Planning
Treat College Like an Investment
Kim, a high school junior, wants to be a teacher.
Her dream school is $38,000/year.
Over four years, she’ll spend $152,000!
College Liftoff researched her career path, and discovered:
The Ohio State University is only $19,000/year.
- Academically, Ohio State is ranked higher than her dream school.
- In five years, she could have a Master’s and save $57,000.
Notre Dame is $49,000/year… but!
- They give students an average $35,000 in aid.
- In four years, she could have a BA, save $56,000
- … and then pursue a one-year Master’s at her dream school
Kim chose Notre Dame. We walked her through the application process. Then we found scholarships, grants and work-study jobs that reduced her debt from $152,000 to $20,000 – at a Top 20 school!
How College Planning Works
½ helping hand, ½ James Bond
- You and a college advisor meet to discuss goals.
- We find the college that offers the best value.
- We find scholarships (and verify each one).
- We are there for the big decisions (loans, jobs, housing).
- We help with applications and essays.
- Your student starts school ready to manage education and financing.
- Twice a year, we check on your loans and financial health.
Financial Planning
Discover how College Liftoff helps parents create long-term savings plans for their children’s education.