CAPlus of Mendon Overview

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John Lanphere Educational Consultant 585-721-8928 www.collegeassistanceplus.com/Mendon jlanphere@collegeassistanceplus.com Do you have a plan to lower your cost for the college you choose? We do. Copyright © 2010 College Assistance Plus. All Rights Reserved

Your Biggest Financial Decisions : 

Your Biggest Financial Decisions Your Retirement Your Home Your Children’s Education You created a plan. You compared offers. You have an expert advisor for all of these decisions. Right? Copyright © 2010 College Assistance Plus. All Rights Reserved

College is BIG BUSINESS : 

College is BIG BUSINESS College costs continue to rise rapidly – 6.5% for public in-state tuition and 4.4% for private colleges from 2008 to 2009. “…Top private institutions charge what they do because a substantial number of people will pay it….” Andrew Manshel, former VP Finance & Administration at a leading university, Wall Street Journal, April 2007 2010 Survey by The National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education and Public Agenda Copyright © 2010 College Assistance Plus. All Rights Reserved

Where is the Government help? : 

Where is the Government help? “…the increase in the maximum Pell grant — to $5,900 in 2019-20 from $5,550 for the 2010-11 school year — is minuscule, compared with the steep, inexorable rise in tuition for public and private colleges alike… ” According to an April, 2010 NY Times article, even with the recent federal legislation to redirect $36 Billion over 10 years to the Pell grant program: “… And because college costs are rising so quickly, the maximum Pell grant now covers only about a third of the average cost of attending a public university, compared with three-quarters in the 1970s... ” Copyright © 2010 College Assistance Plus. All Rights Reserved

What will college cost? : 

What will college cost? In 2008, annual costs ranged from $17,000 to over $50,000. More than you think. 40% never earn a degree ....but have the debt! Source: College Board and NellieMae The average graduate takes almost 6 years to get a degree. Copyright © 2010 College Assistance Plus. All Rights Reserved

Who is on MY side? : 

Who is on MY side? CAPlus is. Reduce family stress. Compare colleges both financially and academically. Assist in college selection. Ensure the most cost-effective college financial package to DEGREE COMPLETION. This year we saved families over $365,000 using our 6 years of experience and our proprietary tools and strategies. We help: Copyright © 2010 College Assistance Plus. All Rights Reserved

How does CAPlus help? : 

How does CAPlus help? Compare, Create, Negotiate We guide your student and family to identify and compare schools that match your academic and financial goals. We have the tools and expertise to create an environment for schools to compete for your student. We have the information and experience to negotiate for the best offers from the schools you choose. Copyright © 2010 College Assistance Plus. All Rights Reserved THAT is a proven plan.

Has CAPlus helped others? : 

Has CAPlus helped others? “Great service throughout the process” “CAPlus definitely took some of the stress out of our college search and assured us we were getting the best financial package.” “..GREAT JOB – professional, prompt, and clear communications; experience with knowledge.” “….they saved us thousands of dollars.” Copyright © 2010 College Assistance Plus. All Rights Reserved Hundreds of families But, nobody says it better than our clients:

Can CAPlus help me? : 

Can CAPlus help me? That is Exactly what we do. Join us in an informational seminar or call for a free, no obligation, personal consultation. John Lanphere Educational Consultant 585-721-8928 www.collegeassistanceplus.com/Mendon jlanphere@collegeassistanceplus.com We will guide you every step of the way to lower your cost for the college you choose. Copyright © 2010 College Assistance Plus. All Rights Reserved