Planning for college—from selecting a school, determining the best way to pay for it and managing the debt it will likely create—can be incredibly overwhelming for families. Clearing up confusion and guiding families through the college funding process has become a critical part of the work financial planners do with clients. 

To help you navigate this topic, we've rounded up information and resources that will help you become a college planning expert.

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FPA College Funding Articles

How to Think…About College Planning in a Pandemic

Journal of Financial Planning: January 2021
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Creating Transparency for Families in the College Funding Process

Journal of Financial Planning: January 2021
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College Planning and Scholarships Up, FAFSA Filing Down

Journal of Financial Planning: January 2021
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Webinars & On-Demand Learning

Journal in the Round: Why Financial Planners Must Do College Planning

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Navigating the College Funding Maze and Helping Families Cut the Cost of Higher Education

1 CFP® CE Credit | Members: $29 | Non-members: $49
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The Financial Planner's Guide to College Funding Advice 101: Foundations of College Funding

5.5 CFP® CE Credits | Members: $349 | Non-members: $579
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FPA Annual Conference Session

#FPAConf20 Session: Scary Things Keeping Your Clients Up at Night: Paying for College and Discussing it with Kids!

1 CFP® CE Credit | Members: $29 | Non-members: $49
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