Never Pay Retail for College: How Smart Parents Find the Right School for the Right Price

by Beth V. Walker

Are you worried that you can’t afford to send your child to college? Discover a comprehensive financial plan to cut your costs in half. Afraid that rising tuition costs will prevent your child from getting a much-needed education? Do you want a debt-free future for both you and your child? Financial planner Beth V. Walker is here to help you navigate the complex world of higher education.

After spending years solving fiscal challenges for corporate executives and small business owners, Walker became a mom and discovered the insanely high tuition expenses predicted by the College Board’s cost calculator. On a mission to reduce the burden on her own family, Walker consulted admissions counselors, financial aid experts, scholarship gurus, and a group of very determined parents to find a new solution. In Never Pay Retail for College, Walker provides a project management framework for families to find and finance the college experience of their dreams.

Using little-known tips, ingenious resources, and some careful planning, you can turn this easy-to-follow guidebook into an incredible 25 to 50 percent off coupon for college.

In Never Pay Retail for College, you’ll The 12 critical elements required for a successful college planHow both parents and students can minimize debt in the long runHow you can become a better informed consumer of higher education How imagining the college funding process like a kitchen remodel can help you come in on time and on budget Why there’s no need for any family to “pay retail” for college, and much, much more! Never Pay Retail for College is your all-in-one resource for stretching the value of your family’s college budget. If you like expert advice, step-by-step strategies, and saving money, then you’ll love Beth V. Walker’s financial guide.

Buy the book today to start planning for your brighter future!

Genres: College, Education, Nonfiction

215 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 28, 2017

Reviews

[Rita Arens · Rating 5 out of 5]

omg omg omg

[Hunter · Rating 2 out of 5]

I need to be more well-versed in microeconomics to understand this. The book also made me more sad to think about the elitism and exclusivity of information in the college world. I feel like I would recommend it to people who understand it better though ✌️

[Eula C · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the way this book involves the student and the parent in the college search and decision-making process. The resources identified in the book also made the journey easier. I had my daughter and nephew take the Birkman Career Assessment. They have a better idea of how to approach colleges and careers. This a great book that will help parents and students understand the process of college selection together.

[Nancy Sebert · Rating 3 out of 5]

Of course I came late to the party on this topic, because my daughter is a senior, but I still found value in reading this because we did some things right (according to the book) and some things are definitely too late to work on. In the middle, I found some helpful suggestions that we can still implement. What a racket though!! For such an important step in the lives of students, it sure is complicated and stress-filled.

[Jeff Toomer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! Wish I had had this book 10 years ago when my first kid was approaching college. The project management metaphor for working through the college process is brilliant. No other book I’ve read, even those oriented towards parents, has been so specific and helpful at providing an honest approach to college planning. I’m a college and career counselor and will recommend this book as a first among many to the parents that ask for guidance.

[Aaronb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great information on lesser known tips to increase chances of getting financial aid for college. Real world examples illustrate the pitfalls of applying only to "name brand" colleges (unless you are ok with paying full price!) Highly recommend

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book gave me more anxiety than anything. Also, apparently, it's smarter to start planning for college and applying for aid by the time teens are freshman/sophomores in high school. Which seems like it shouldn't be necessary, but apparently, it is.

[Carolyn Benyshek · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very insightful read. Great things to consider well before your children reach the college bound age

[JCameron · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spectacular, must read. And use the timeline starting in January of your kiddo's Sophomore year to keep you on track!

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent resource if you have kids thinking about college. Worth reading when they start high school or sooner!

[Marty L. Sartin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read on the process of preparing, selecting and paying for college.

[Jollyroger15 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book

Beth is very knowledgeable about the college admissions process. She provides great advice for students, college counselors, and parents. Highly recommended.

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

I appreciated the author's project management approach to this endeavor and I'm grateful for all of the info I can pick up along the way!

[Aaron · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't finish this before it's due back at the library, but I may come back to it. It's written in an unsophisticated style, but I found it had many useful ideas and tips.

[Jen Swaney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent information and resources