Amidst a student loan crisis and state budget challenges, controversial Texas college planner reveals “inside secrets” on how to save $5,500-$45,500 in college costs...per year!.

Houston, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/29/2009 -- 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 Jeremy Farmer, of College Financial Advisors in Houston. "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 Farmer. "Given what's happening in Texas'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!"

Farmer will host free workshops on these and other college planning "inside secrets" this month in the Houston area:

More details and an updated workshop schedule are available at: http://s2198.collegeplanningwebsystem.com

Families of college-bound freshmen, sophomores and juniors should pre-register on the website or by calling 281-822-6200. Pre-registration is mandatory as the workshops are frequently overbooked.

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Paying For College In Today's Troubled Economy.....FREE Teleseminar When: Thursday June 4th at 1:00pm CST (Please note the program will also be replayed at 7pm CST)

Houston, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/27/2009 -- Join Brannon Lloyd, President of College Financial Advisors, and host of the popular radio show The College Planning Power Hour, in a FREE TELESEMINAR as he discusses tips and strategies for making college more affordable in these troubled times, without burying yourself or your student under mountains of debt.

These tips work regardless of your income or how good of a student you have.

In this FREE 60 Minute Teleseminar you will learn:

· How to save up to $50,000.00 on the cost of college.
· How the financial aid formula works (and what you need to do to make it work for you!!!)
· A simple step you can take immediately that will DOUBLE, or even TRIPLE, your eligibility for financial aid.
· How to avoid the #1 single biggest mistake that 91% of all parents make (the worst part is, they don't even know it!)
· How to negotiate with colleges and universities to get the best offer for your student. (This one tip alone is worth THOUSANDS OF $$$!!!!!!)

DON'T MISS THIS FREE OPPORTUNITY TO ARM YOURSELF WITH THE KNOWLEDGE YOU NEED TO SAVE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS ON THE COST OF YOUR STUDENT'S COLLEGE EDUCATION!!!

To register go to: http://www.college-financial.com

Special Bonus!!!!

The first 50 people to sign up for the call will receive our special report "The 10 Deadliest Mistakes Parents Make When Applying for College Funding... and How to Avoid Them."

REMEMBER, THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE ON THE CALL IS LIMITED BY THE NUMBER OF LINES AVAILABLE, SO RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW BEFORE THE SPACES FILL UP. HAVING THIS INFORMATION IS LIKE HAVING A HIGH POWERED FLASHLIGHT TO EXPLORE A PITCH BLACK CAVE... WHILE EVERY OTHER PARENT STUMBLES AROUND BLINDLY IN THE DARK!!!

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