Local Workshop Teaches Parents How to Save 20% on Cost of College regardless of their income.

Troy, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/01/2008 -- A free workshop is being held for all parents that have students planning on attending college in the next 2-3 years to discuss strategies to help them afford college in the midst of what is being termed 'the Student Loan Meltdown.'

"It's shocking that so many parents won't even be able to borrow money for their kids to go to school in the next few years, so many good students won't be able to go, and many students will have to drop out, unless they know the inside information that the colleges don't want given out," says Mike Humann, a leading local expert on planning for college. "It's not even a matter of getting the best interest rate….it's getting ANY money at all these days. I've put this workshop together to show parents that college can still be attainable, if they learn the inside secrets to getting as much free money as possible, and then where to borrow the rest at an affordable rate so they don't go broke."

The workshop will focus on ways to double or triple your eligibility for free grant money, even if you make a six figure income; how to determine in advance if a school will be affordable for you, regardless of its' sticker price; and how to make sure that your family can afford to send your child to college, even if your neighbors can't.

The class is being held at:
* Harper Woods Public Library, Harper Woods on December 10th at 6:50 pm
* Clock Building at 1200 S. Sheldon Rd, Plymouth on December 11th at 7:00 pm;
* Baldwin Public Library, Birmingham on December 13th at 10:15 am;
* Rochester Community House, Rochester on December 16th at 7:00 pm;

The class will last roughly 75 minutes. Seating is free, however it is limited by the size of the room and only people with confirmed reservations will be admitted. To reserve a seat call 1-866-210-0837 x 100, 24 hours a day, or on the internet at http://www.collegeplanningcoach.com/events

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Local College Planner Will Explain His Blueprint to Save 20% on College Costs and Not Go Broke

Troy, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/27/2008 -- The question on many families minds, "How to pay for college without going broke or ruining their retirement", will be the focus of conversation with Mike Humann host on BlogTalkRadio's "Insider College Secrets" and local owner of the College Planning Coach. The show will start on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 1:00 pm Eastern. Guests can call into the show at (646) 378-0501 or go to (http://www.blogtalkradio.com/College-Mike).

At this point of 2008 when kids are applying to college, the credit crisis is causing great problems for families on how they are going to pay for college. In fact more than 50 lenders have stopped writing some forms of student loans.

"It's shocking that so many parents won't even be able to borrow money for their kids to go to school in the next few years, so many good students won't be able to go, and many students will have to drop out, unless they know the inside information that the universities don't seem to want given out," says Mike, a leading local expert on planning for college. "It's not even a matter of getting the best interest rate….it's getting ANY money for school at all these days. However, parents need to know that college can still be attainable, if they learn the inside secrets to getting as much free money as possible, and then where to borrow the rest at an affordable rate so they don't go broke."

All this is going on as the College Cost Reduction Act of 2007 will cut excess subsidies the federal government pays to student loan companies. Among other things, this money that was going to the companies is going to lower interest rates and make student loan payment more manageable. "This is a great move on the part of the legislation" says Mike "the act makes good sense but in my conversations with different student loan lenders, they've told me they operate on thin margins and now for many, lending to students no longer makes financial sense". Mike continues, "The irony is college makes even more sense for all young Americans because the high paying manufacturing jobs are moving overseas. Parents need more information they can use, which is why I'm hosting the show: Insider College Secrets on BlogTalkRadio"

Mike is a fun, entertaining and insightful guest and resource to any media, and can inspire an audience with insider tips and information that most families never know about. You can find out more tips and resources at http://www.collegeplanningcoach.com or call 248-939-2978.

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Local College Planner Concerned for the Wellbeing of Michigan Families is doing Something about it!

Troy, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/10/2008 -- You know many local families are stressed and concerned how they will pay for their children's college education without going broke? On Tuesday, October 7, 2008 a new website went live to help local Michigan Families cope with the Student Loan Crisis and the falling value of their 529 college savings plans. According to Mike Humann, from the College Planning Coach, "It's a real shame that many Michigan families have lost much of their college savings because of the crashing stock market." He added, "many families have set aside some money because their financial planners told them it was a good idea to put them in a 529 plan and now they are going to have a more difficult time paying for college."

You can see it's no wonder that families are having a tough time! Compounding the stock market problem is many banks have ceased doing student loans, leaving many families unsure how they are going to pay for their children's college education. "I see many families liquidating their 401k and other retirement assets to pay for their children's college education", continues Mike. Parents only want the best for their children so they will do whatever is needed to get them the education they need.

"I wanted to give them some resources they can use to help through this time", continued Mike. Parents of families with children going to college in the next few years can go to http://www.collegeplanningcoach.com and order free reports such as:

• Learn the 7 ways to avoid a scholarship scam. Don't waste your time or money on scholarship scams because they will distract from the real ones.
• Why Posting information on Facebook can Haunt the kids and cost them aid.
• What a family can do to make applying to college easier.
• Learn 29 tips to ace the SAT and get thousand more in merit money.
• College Essay writing tips so the children can get into the better schools and receive more free money.
• Learn when and where the next workshop which will teach them the step by step process they should follow and avoid mistakes 90% of families will make in January.
• With much more to come.

Michael Humann Troy-based College Planning Coach, author, radio host. He hosts workshops around the city to help teach families the little know secret steps they can follow so they can send their child to a 4 year college and not go broke. To learn more, http://www.collegeplanningcoach.com

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Michigan families are loosing loan options because of the credit crisis but they have other options. Parents can send their child to a 4 year college and not go broke.

Troy, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/30/2008 -- Mike Humann has devoted his life to helping parents affordably send their students to college, and he's as mad as any parent out there that the government has created the student loan meltdown. However, he is determined to help as many parents as possible weather the storm.

"It's shocking that so many parents won't even be able to borrow money for their kids to go to school in the next few years, so many good students won't be able to go, and many students will have to drop out, unless they know the inside information that the universities don't seem to want given out," says Mike, the nation's leading expert on planning for college. "It's not even a matter of getting the best interest rate….it's getting ANY money for school at all these days. However, parents need to know that college can still be attainable, if they learn the inside secrets to getting as much free money as possible, and then where to borrow the rest at an affordable rate so they don't go broke."

Mike can teach almost any parent legal ways to double or triple their eligibility for free grant money, even if they make a six figure income; as well as how to determine in advance if a school will be affordable for them, regardless of its' sticker price; and how to make sure that their family can afford to send their child to college, even if the neighbors can't.

Mike is a fun, entertaining and insightful guest and resource to any media, and can inspire an audience with insider tips and information that most families never know about. He is the author of two books on college planning, CEO of the website http://www.collegeplanningcoach.com. You can book an interview that will educate your audience on this important subject by calling 248-939-2978.

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Metro Detroit - A popular free workshop reveals truths to local families on getting thousands of dollars for their child’s college education.

Troy, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/18/2008 -- These seminars are free but space is limited. They will be held at the following locations:

• Rochester Community House in Rochester, MI March 20, 2008 from 7:00 to 8:15pm
• Baldwin Public Library in Birmingham, MI, March 22, 2008 from 10:15 to 11:30 AM
• Harper Woods Public Library, Harper Woods, April 1, 2008 from 7:00 to 8:15pm.
• Rochester Community House in Rochester, MI, April 10, 2008 from 7:00 to 8:15 PM.
• Baldwin Public Library in Birmingham, MI, April 26, 2008 from 10:15 to 11:30 am.

The speaker will be Michael Humann, college expert. He will be discussing such topics as how to send your kids to the school of their dreams without going broke; how to triple your eligibility for aid; how to find scholarships and grants you've never even heard of.

"The only way for families to make an educated decision is to have all of the facts. Let's face it most families have little or bad information when it comes to lowering college education costs and how to pay for college in the most cost effective manner." says Michael Humann, a college planner based in Troy, Michigan.

Additional topics to be included:
• How to pay for college with no money out of your pocket;
• How to send your child to a fancy private school for less than the cost of a local community college;
• How to pick the colleges that will give you the most amount of money;
• The one mistake every parent makes when applying for scholarships;
• 7 sure fire strategies to be able to afford the school of your dreams;
• What to do right now if your child is in high school;
• Shocking insider secrets that your guidance counselor doesn't know;

Troy, Michigan - based college planner Michael Humann specializes in providing information to local families that allows them to make informed decisions about their college education financing options, lower their expected family contribution, and learn the insider secrets that can save them thousands of dollars over the next four years of their child's education.

Michael Humann is available for interviews and will welcome all your college related question.

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