Financial Assistance Post and Bishop help families determine cost estimates so they can decide the amount of debt they are able to carry. “Some debt is acceptable,” says Post. “This is a very important investment, yet it has to be
Bishop suggests seniors begin essay work this summer, as soon as questions are released. realistic. If students get accepted into their dream school but it’s too costly, we look at alternatives.” Bishop explains need and merit-based aid available to families. “Families making $120,000 per year would want to pursue opportunities for merit aid. One of my girls didn’t qualify for need-based aid for an Ivy League school, but at Boston College, she received a full tuition merit scholarship through an honors program. Students from more humble backgrounds can qualify for incredible need-based aid. Sticker prices are meaningless,” Bishop notes.
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“We’re looking to up the competitive college advantage in the Mendocino County area. And, we’re good at it,” Post concludes. For more information or to contact Post or Bishop, visit collegeboundservice.com or phone 391-2080 or 391-8624. ¶ Carole Brodsky is a Mendocino County-based freelance writer, mother, grandmother and squirrel lover.
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