Short of buying a house, where to attend college is the most expensive decision most students will make in their lifetime. With ballooning costs and the question of how much of student loan debt is reasonable, applicants and their families are increasingly focussed on return on investment.
This interactive Q&A will:
- Explain the nuances of ROI as well as its limitations
- Explore key findings of the Georgetown CEW report which ranked 4,500 colleges and universities by ROI
- Discuss how the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard can help families make fiscally responsible decisions

From CGN partner OnTrack.

A detailed, step-by-step look at how to fill out the student section of the FAFSA.

Experts: Mark Kantrowitz, Cerebly, Inc; Robert Kelchen, formerly of Seton Hall University.

Some fields place an emphasis on prestigious schools - others do not. The same goes for graduate school applicants. Learn more about how you should evaluate this expensive decision with a focus on where you want to go after graduation.

VP for Admissions and Financial Aid Matt Malatesta provides insight about Union College and offers some myths and realities about college admissions.

Featured Expert: Lynn O’Shaugnessy, Author of The College Solution: A Guide for Everyone Looking for the Right School at the Right Price

Host: Mark Salisbury, Co-founder and CEO of TuitionFit

College affordability is not something that just comes up at application time. For 11th graders and their families, it needs to be part of the college exploration process. You and your family will begin having “the money talk.”  It’s a confusing and sometimes intimidating topic, but there are ways to gain clarity so your family can engage in a more informed search.  In this video, we’ll dispel common myths and also help you better understand: 
- What tools and resources are available to help you understand your options
- How to see beyond the sticker price and gain a better understanding of what you will pay
- How to be financially realistic but also aspirational in your college search

1. Financial Aid and College Affordability
2. College Costs
3. What is financial fit?
4. Discussing Finances at the Start of the College Search
5. Considering Financial Aid When Choosing a Decision Plan
6. Money Matters: College Affordability & Financial Aid

Featured Experts:
- Frank Edelblut, Commissioner, New Hampshire Department of Education
- Jeff Selingo, Author, Who Gets In and Why

Host:
Brennan Barnard, Director of College Counseling, Khan Lab School

Is college still worth it? This question is asked in households across America. How can leaders help families achieve the best possible outcomes for their students? Our experts will discuss:
- How to ensure students get the most value out of their experience
- How students should be preparing now for the workforce of the future
- Ways to find the right post-secondary path

Experts: Claire Dennison, uAspire; Holly Morrow, uAspire; Patricia Reilly, Tufts University; Darryl Tiggle, Baltimore Friends School

This companion episode to Money Matters Part 1 features the panel taking audience questions on all aspects of college affordability.

1. FAFSA Overview
2. What You Need to Complete the FAFSA
3. FAFSA Student Section
4. FAFSA Parent Section
5. How to Submit Your Completed FAFSA

Assistant Director of Admissions Jua Howard provides insight about University of California, Berkeley and offers some myths and realities about college admissions.