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College and Retirement Solutions is a private consulting firm that helps families with college planning, college admissions, FAFSA financial aid, funding, CSS Proflie review and consulting services. We are located in Chatham, NJ and provide a personal touch, tailoring a unique program ideally suited for your student that will guide your family through every step on the journey to college. Our advisors appreciate that this journey is different for every family. We offer a suite of affordable solutions ranging from full-service packages, resources and robust do-it-yourself college tools. Our tools are proprietary technology that was built on the expertise we have acquired over the last 15 years working with many thousands of clients. Visit our resources page to read our articles, tips and other helpful college planning information. |
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Our College Planning Services And Tools Make It Affordable for Every Budget!One of the most rewarding achievements in life is the knowledge that you’ve prepared your children for the future. Providing them with a quality education is one of the best ways to accomplish that goal. Find out what can we do for you and how you can benefit from our services. You Know The Power Of EducationIt’s a common hope for parents to see their children complete some degree of higher education. A university or college education has been shown to have a significant impact on employment and earnings throughout a graduate’s life. Call us today at 973-514-2002 for your complimentary consultation and speak to one of our certified college planners today. You may also create your FREE account and access our suite of premium online college planning & admissions tools and exclusive reports only available to registered users. Do You Know The Real Costs?The cost of education is increasing rapidly – in fact the cost has gone up more than 330% over the last 20 years. It is safe to assume that parents will need to carry a significant portion of that expense. It is estimated that the average family will dedicate at least 30% of their income to paying their share of the college costs. How Will You Close The Gap? |
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Coming up with a minimum of $90,000 for a four year degree is a challenge for most households, and with more than one child enrolled you can expect an even greater burden. There are several possible ways to close the gap: Scholarships and grants offered to students who are desired by a college for academic standing, athletic prowess, a special talent and even fulfilling a schools geographic or demographic need. Use existing savings and cash-flow at the time of college. Borrow the funds when your child is ready to go to school. Financial help is available to students and will vary from institution to institution. While these sources can make a difference they will not cover it all.
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