Approaching Financial Aid in an Economic Downturn

During this episode of AQ's Boarding School Podcast, I spoke with two experts- Martin Peyer, CEO, TADS, a financial aid provider & Jamie Miller, Director of Financial Aid, Blue Ridge School- about approaching financial aid during an economic downturn.

Their suggestions to families include:

Opening & maintaining a dialog with admission and financial aid officers at the start of the application process

Understanding evaluation for needs based aid

Prepare to document your financial condition

Explore tuition payment plans & loans

Ask the financial aid officers about resources. They know the foundations and sources interested in supporting their students.

Leave us a comment below or drop us a note at boardingschoolpodcast@admissionsquest.com with your feedback & questions.

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I need financial aid for my daughter to start in private school Araceli cervantes, October 12, 2010 2:33 PM
I recently enrolled my 16 year old daughter in a boarding school in Parawon Utah. I am a single and mom and quit my job in order to cash out my retirement and pay for the tuition. I would like information on finanicial aid that may be available to help with the cost. Thank you Shelly Furman, October 6, 2011 3:51 PM

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