Paying for College 101

Ryle High School will host a workshop entitled Paying for College 101 on Wednesday, November 3rd at 7 p.m.

This workshop is designed to help high school students and their parents understand the nuts and bolts of the financial aid application process.  Participants will walk through a detailed case study of how a financial aid package is put together and will learn the methods used to award aid.

Here are a few of the topics to be discussed:

• Choosing the college that best fits the individual student
• Learning the formula that determines financial need
• Breaking down a school's cost of attendance
• Understanding the Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
• Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form
• Review student loan choices
• Building a financial aid package, award by award
• Comparing costs and financial aid awards  at a community college, a 4-year public university and a 4-year private school

The presenter of Paying for College 101 is Bob McDermott, the Northern Ky Outreach Counselor for the Ky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA).