"The College Authority"

cptofthehouse
Sun, 18 Aug 2013 13:45:15 +0000

When you go to these presentations, one needs to look and see what is in it for these groups, people to spend the time to give advice and information. If a school or organization is giving the presentation,as pure info for the community of college parents, or your congressman, your township, as a public service, that’s one thing.

Any of the sessions can give valuable information. But the instant you are asked to pay anything or transfer money into some investment vehicle, it’s time you look at exactly what you are doing and what they are getting from you.

Personally, I believe that college admissions, financial aid, payment option counselors could be worthwhile investments if the information they give is timely, accurate and thorough and when those giving it are upfront about what the charges are, what you get and what they want from you. I get testy when things start getting into the sneaky area, where folks end up transferring funds into investment vehicles without getting the whole picture. There is a lot of gray territiory there.

I’m the type who doesn’t go on those condo sessions for a free night at a hotel,meal or whatever because it bothers me, but I know many who do and get some benefits from that. As long as you don’t get talked into something you don;t want, can’t afford, not the best choice for you, it can be a win situation.