A South Florida single mother receives an additional $8,000 in free grants per year for her daughter to go to Emory University.

Boca Raton, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/04/2012 -- After hearing J Jay Greene of College Planning PhD, Inc. speak at the Cheesecake Factory in July 2010, Sondra came away with the knowledge that it was possible for her to send her daughter, Naomi, to the school of her dreams, Emory University, at an affordable price. Mr. Greene, through careful planning, made sure she got the maximum amount of free grants and scholarships for her daughter.

Her financial aid award letter was finally posted on Tuesday, August 14th, for $18,811 annually in grants. Immediately after reviewing the award, J. Jay Greene personally spoke with the head of Financial Aid, and using his knowledge and expertise of the financial aid process, appealed the award based on some discrepancies he uncovered. Within 24 hours, Sondra and Naomi were rewarded with an additional $8,169 in grants (which is an additional $32,676 during her undergraduate studies).

The head of financial aid contacted Mr. Greene to thank him for making them aware of the errors, and commended him on his professionalism and thoroughness. She also went on to say she was pleased with the manner in which Mr. Greene conducted himself, and that from the her viewpoint, the family was fortunate to have him help them navigate through this process, and go the extra mile to ensure the family received the maximum amount of much-needed aid. She continued to remark that he was her new best friend. She even inquired about his services to assist her daughter and grandson in California.

Sondra had already contacted our office prior to seeing her new financial aid award letter to thank J. Jay for all his help, and to secure his services for the entirety of Naomi's college career…that was before learning about the additional $8,169 per year.

J. Jay Greene of College Planning PhD, Inc., considered South Florida's leading expert in planning, preparing and paying for college, has helped thousands of families to save thousands of dollars on the cost of college. Mr. Greene has been educating families for the last 5 years through his free workshops on how to navigate through the maze of college planning without financial, emotional and mental stress. He has been featured on Teen Talk Live radio show, on W4CY Power of You radio show, has written for Today's Teen Magazine, and has been/will be a featured speaker at Marjory Stoneman Douglas PTSA College Expo and Suncoast High School PTSA College Expo.

He will be holding his free educational workshop, "How to Pay for College Without Going Broke", in the Media Center at Spanish River High School on Tuesday, August 28th at 6:30 pm, and in the Media Center at Boca Raton High School on Thursday, August 30th at 6:30pm. Parents are encouraged to attend, regardless of their kid's age. Seating is free, but limited by the size of the room, and previous classes have filled up. Those who are interested in attending can register at http://www.GetYourCollegeMoney.com or call the 24-hour hotline at (561) 208-5552 ext. 4.

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Boca Raton, FL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/01/2011 -- While Bright Futures and FRAG have each been cut by 20% from last year and tuition continues to skyrocket out of control, J. Jay Greene, MBA of College Planning PhD man quietly helps Florida families get scholarships and grants that save them tens of thousands of dollars on the cost of college. At this free workshop, he will reveal some of his jealously guarded secrets that the colleges don't want you to know.

When you attend this class, you will learn:

- The 'secret' formula colleges use to determine just how much they can squeeze out of you, AND how to lower that number by up to 80%. This legally makes you eligible for significantly more grants and scholarships that most families will never know about or qualify for.

- The biggest mistake almost every family makes that costs them a mint that they could have easily avoided;

- How to get aid even if you don't have an athlete, straight A student, or your student isn't a minority.

- Also, you will learn what to do if you make more than $100,000 a year, own rental property or a business, or have money in the bank.

- Why listening to a financial planner, CPA or even your own guidance counselor or high school could cost you a fortune in lost aid.

- And much, much more.

PAY FOR COLLEGE WITHOUT GOING BROKE - PLAN AHEAD – PLAN NOW – PLAN EARLY

Aug. 6th - Free Workshop: - How to Pay for College Without Going Broke!
Date: Saturday, August 6, 2011 at 11:00 AM
Location: Spanish River Library - 1501 NW Spanish River Blvd. - Boca Raton

Aug. 11th - Free Workshop: - How to Pay for College Without Going Broke!
Date: Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 6:30 PM
Location: Parkland Library - 6620 North University - Parkland

*Leave your checkbooks at home – This is an Information-Only Presentation – No Products or Services will be Offered for Sale

INVITE YOUR FRIENDS THEY WILL THANK YOU!

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Florida College Planner Offers Free Workshops to Address the Issue of an All Time High Default Rate on College Loans by Students & Parents

Boca Raton, FL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/19/2010 -- It's no secret...Student & Parent Loans for College are de-faulting at an all-time high rate...

Adding debt to your life when it comes to paying for college is actually very easy. This is discussed in a recent article in the US News & World Report titled:

'Getting College Loans is Now Cheaper & Easier'

Haven't we Learned Anything from our Debt Crisis?

Mainstream media would have you believe this is okay and is the best option you have available.

This is just not true!

Here are 3 videos regarding Educational Debt that you Need to Watch (& your Students too) & Hopefully Learn from...

Don't Let This Happen to You or Your Family...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1463LHDLGvQ
http://tinyurl.com/39g8k7p
http://alkaseltzer.com/as/products.html#video

Awareness, Preparation & Planning will help you:

> Learn How to AVOID College Loans

> Learn the Secrets & Strategies to Maximize your Students' Education while you Minimize your Costs...

Top Florida College Planner J. Jay Green offers Free Workshops that explain option options you have available to you.

To register for one of J. Jay's Free Workshps titled 'How to Pay for College WITHOUT Going Broke'

Simple select the date that best works for you here:

http://www.GetYourCollegeMoney.com

Some of College Planning PhD, Inc.'s upcoming workshops are listed below:

THURSDAY - August 26th - Royal Palm Beach High School 6:30pm

TUESDAY - August 31st - Wellington High School 6:30pm

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Florida College Planner J. Jay Greene, MBA of College Planning PhD has been voted "Advisor of The Month" for July 2010. This is the 2nd time that J. Jay has been awarded this Prestigious Honor.

Boca Raton, FL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/13/2010 -- J. Jay Greene, MBA of College Planning PhD, Inc. has been voted "Advisor of The Month" for July 2010.

This is the 2nd time that J. Jay has been awarded this Prestigious Honor.

The 1st time was MAY 2009...J. Jay was selected out of hundreds of College Planners from all over the USA.

This speaks volumes about his never-ending Dedication, Commitment & Devotion to his Students & their Parents.

Mr. Greene's website is full of college planning information to help students and their parents maximize their education while they minimize the costs.

Earlier this year, J. Jay also received his Certification from NACFA - National Association of College Funding Advisors - as a 'Certified College Planning & Funding Specialist'

For more information and signup for a free workshop go here: http://collegeplanningphd.com

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A free emergency 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

Boca Raton, FL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/14/2010 -- A free emergency 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.

"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 J. Jay Greene, one of the leading experts 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.

College Planning Workshops will 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 locations are;

Tues, April 20th
Lake Worth High School
Media Center
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Thurs, April 22nd
Wellington High School
Media Center
6:30pm - 8:30pm

You can reserve a seat by registering at the website http://www.CollegePlanningPhD.com

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Boca Raton, FL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/02/2009 -- College Planning PhD, Inc. would like to announce Rita Driscoll as our newest College Planner!! Rita brings with her an extensive financial backround to assist familes in maximizing their financial aid.

We would like to welcome Rita Driscoll to College Planning PhD, Inc.!

Rita has been trainning with College Planning PhD, Inc. for the last 3 months.

She brings with her an extensive financial backround, and will be an asset to our company. She will assist familes in maximizing their financial aid.

Rita has already met and is working with some of our familes. Good luck and welcome Rita!!!

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Boca Raton, FL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/05/2009 -- Matthew wanted a school that he would Enjoy & Thrive at for All the Right Reasons !
Matthew knew he could get into the schools of his choice. He also, wanted the best financial package for that school.

You should know that Matthew applied to 8 or 9 schools.

Including State and Public Schools, as well as Private Universities, both in-state & out.

Matthew had alot of Great Schools & Financial Aid Packages to choose from.

He got accepted to most of the schools he applied to, including:

UCF
Rollins
Univ of Miami
Elon University
Tulane University
Indiana University
Univ of Mass
Wake Forest (wait-listed)

He got offers of free money at each of the schools !

So he was able to choose the school that he felt was the best fit for him.

That he would enjoy & thrive at for all the right reasons !

In fact, at Rollins, Matt was offered over 90% of the COA ( Cost Of Attendance) in Free Money. That was over $40,000 !

He finally decided that UCF was the Best Fit for him. He was accepted to their Honors College.

At UCF, Matt received just under $13,000 year in Free Money the COA was just under $15,000 !

Matt has some Free time this Summer & has offered to assist College Planning PhD, Inc. during this busy season.

He will be getting the word out to families that have attended our Free Workshop & need our assistance, but we have not had the time to follow up with.

The word being that, their is money available, their is hope to help families just like his.

So, if you hear from Matt, feel free to ask him how we helped him & his family to achieve their dream! Matthew is the oldest of 3 children in his family. Matthew's mom is a teacher here in town.

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A South Florida mom has gotten over $45k+ in free money and scholarships per year for her daughter to go to Cornell.

Boca Raton, FL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/08/2009 -- After attending to a Free College Financial Planning Workshop that College Planning PhD, Inc. hosted back in early 2008, Wanda came away with the knowledge that it was possible for her to send her daughter Brianna to an Ivy league school at an affordable price.

Brianna had the grades to get in, but how to pay the $50,000+ annual Cost of Attendance was always the question.

As a single mom, she thought she would have to default to a Florida school due to her bright futures and Florida prepaid. Not so...

Wanda took the next step. She met with J. Jay Greene, MBA of College Planning PhD, Inc. After reviewing her information, he knew he could help her fulfill her dream of sending her daughter to an Ivy League school for less than the cost of a Florida school. .

He made sure she would get the most Free money, Grants and Scholarships for her daughter and that she had applied to the correct number of schools, made sure all the numbers where crunched and all the deadlines met on time.

Wanda and her daughter, Brianna, are thrilled that she will be going to Cornell.

In fact, she is there right now, attending a 'special' summer program that Cornell has paid for entirely. She is going to Major in Mechanical Engineering, with an emphasis on Aerospace Engineering, and a Minor in Architecture.

Wanda's out of pocket cost for Brianna's Cornell Education will be about $7,500.00 a year.

Most of this will be covered by Interest Free Student Loans that do not have to be repaid until after Brianna's Graduation from Cornell.

Now Wanda will begin focusing on a College Path for her son, Daniel, who is almost 6 years old. "I have 12 years to get him ready for the Ivy League" Wanda joked. "I just have to keep his grades up and J. Jay and his staff will take care of the Money."

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Families By Design Presents a Free College Financial Planning Night in Boca Raton Thursday, June 25th at 6:30pm Presenting J. Jay Greene,MBA of College Planning PhD,Inc

Boca Raton, FL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/23/2009 -- Please join us for a FREE Educational College Financial Planning Workshop that will focus on High School Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors.

We'll discuss the FAFSA form and all the other information you need to understand in order to Maximize the amount of Financial Aid you are eligible to receive!

Even if your family is not eligible for need-based aid, we will cover the best strategies on how to pay for college on the most tax efficient basis—without it putting a strain on the rest of your finances.

In this workshop, you will learn:

•How to increase your tax deductions and tax credits
•How to pick colleges that will give you the best financial aid packages.
•How to send your child to an expensive private university for less than a state school.
•Which assets are taken into consideration when the U.S. Department of Education calculates your Family Contribution.
•How to pay for college in a failing economy without relying on 529 plans, expensive private student loans or raiding your retirement accounts.
•How to get ahead by developing a customized plan to meet all the college costs you will incur as a family.
•How to lower your "out-of-pocket" costs and get the maximum amount of money from each school.

Date/Time -Thursday, June 25th at 6:30pm

Place- Families By Design
1900 NW Corporate Blvd
Suite 225W – Boca Raton, Florida

Presents J. Jay Greene,MBA - College Planning PhD, Inc.

Seating is Limited for this Free Workshop.
Seats fill up quickly.

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

Register on-line at http://www.GetYourCollegeMoney.com or Call 24 hours/day: 561-208-5552 ext 4

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Media Center was packed!!! Parents were sitting on the bookcases!!!

Boca Raton, FL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/22/2009 -- Boca Raton Community High School guidance department/Mrs. Kessler, did a great thing for their families by having a College Financial Planning night on April 23, 2009 in the Media Center featuring J. Jay Greene, MBA give a free College Financial Planning workshop.

Mrs. Kessler of the guidance department had never seen a turn out like this before!!

She is very motivated, concerned, and wants to share this important info with her families and students.

The response was overwhelming!!!

The parents so thankful.

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Please join us for a FREE Educational College Financial Planning Workshop that will focus on High School Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors. We’ll discuss the FAFSA form and all the other information you need to understand in order to Maximize the amount of Financial Aid you are eligible to receive! Even if your family is not eligible for need-based aid, we will cover the Best Strategies on how to Pay for College on the most Tax- efficient Basis—without it putting a strain on the rest of your finances. In this workshop, you will learn: •How to increase your Tax deductions and Tax credits •How to pick Colleges that give the Best Financial Aid Packages. •How to send your child to an Expensive Private University for less than a State School. •Which assets are taken into consideration when the U.S. Department of Education calculates your Family Contribution. •How to Pay for College in a failing economy without relying on 529 plans, expensive private student loans or raiding your retirement accounts. •How to get ahead by developing a customized plan to meet all the College costs you will incur as a Family. •How to lower your “out-of-pocket” costs and get the Maximum amount of Money from each School.

Boca Raton, FL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/21/2009 -- Despite daily, gloomy stories about public university budget cuts and the student loan crisis, a local authority on college funding shows parents how to save tens of thousands of dollars off college costs, even if they've been told that they make too much money for financial aid.

"One of the most pervasive myths is that parents making six-figure incomes should not bother applying for financial aid," says J. Jay Greene, MBA, of College Planning PhD, Inc. in Boca Raton. "Unfortunately, about 53% of eligible families never even bother applying for financial aid! And there's a ton of aid to be had – about $137 Billion. And much of that is grants and scholarships - free money that never has to be paid back!"

Another surprise – it can be cheaper to attend an "expensive," prestigious, private college compared to the "cheaper," local public university. "The reason is that the private schools have more money to give by way of their endowments. We show this to parents on a daily basis," said Greene, MBA. "Given what's happening in Florida's universities, out of state private colleges are becoming an increasingly attractive option for parents concerned about giving their children the best education possible. The trick is to understand which colleges award the best aid packages, how to position your finances to receive the maximum amount of aid you're eligible for and how to get into these colleges!"

*Greene, MBA will be the guest speaker on these and other college planning "inside secrets" this month in the Boca Raton:

More details and an updated workshop schedule are available at: http://collegeplanningphd.com

*Families of college-bound freshmen, sophomores and juniors should pre-register on the website or by calling 561-208-5552 ext 4. Pre-registration is mandatory as the workshops are frequently overbooked.

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