Learn how to Make College Affordable

Online, October 19, 2009 (Newswire.com) - WHIZard Academy is sponsoring College Affordability Workshops. The main speaker is Katherine Vessenes, JD, CFP, RFC, a nationally known financial advisor and author. There are three workshops: Thursday Oct 22nd from 6:30 to 7:45 PM at Vestment Financial Advisors in Chanhassen,
Saturday October 24th from 8:30 to 9:45 AM at WHIZard Academy in Eden Prairie and Wednesday
November 4th from 6:30 to 7:45 PM at the Ridgedale Library in Minnetonka.

Who should attend: students, parents and grandparents. Learn how to make college more affordable and still retire comfortably. Learn from a certified financial professional who specializes in college planning on what steps you can take to make paying for college, affordable. Many parents dip into retirement savings to plan for college, our workshop will help show you how to avoid dipping into your retirement fund. Also, learn about all the changes in college funding that the government has been implementing.

Most importantly, you will learn:

- How to save $40,000/50,000 in college costs

- How to avoid the 10 biggest mistakes parents make in paying for college that can cost you thousands.

- Five things you can do to increase your chances of getting financial aid.

- How the IRS can help pay for part of college.

- 12 things you can do to make college more affordable and still retire.

Normally these workshops cost a nominal fee, but as guests of WHIZard Academy, these workshops will be free of charge to anyone who comes as our guests. We know that college funding is a big concern for many parents today and we are looking to help answer the many questions parents may have about what they need to do in order to be prepared for the increasing cost of higher education.