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Now on New Hampshire Outlook -- Outlook on Money: Hear how this Manchester family found help sending their daughter to college. Then later: |
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The staggering cost of college. How do you pay for it -- and where and when do you begin. A panel of experts weighs-in on the ABC's of financing a higher education. |
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Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. A college degree can mean a better future --but, it can also lead to a deeply "mortgaged" future. Saving for college, assessing costs, and understanding financial aid options are important aspects to the college planning process. In this Outlook on Money report, we profile a NH family that knows the the ins-and-outs of financing college first-hand. As we see in this report, it's never too late to get organized. |
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Paying for college is hard -- always has been. But, financial aid experts say if you're willing to make some sacrifice, look for available resources and save as much as you can, maybe borrow some -- most any family in this country can send their student to the school he or she deserves to go to. |
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Okay, so we all know college is expensive. How and where do you begin when it comes to paying for it? To answer that question and more we have several experts in the field here in studio. State Treasurer and Trustee of the Unique College Investing plan, Mike Ablowich; Shanyn Grenier with the New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation's Network Resource Center; Robert McGann, Director of Admissions at the University of New Hampshire and Pat Branscombe, Director of Guidance at Pinkerton Academy. Welcome. Q SHANYN GRENIER: WHEN do you need to start planning for your child's college education?? When is it TOO LATE?? Q MIKE ALBOWICH: Never too early to plan. How does the "UNIQUE" Investing 529 Plan work. Give me a PROFILE of a FAMILY that might benefit from this approach? ** How late is too late to sign up? Q PAT BRANSCOMBE: You're dealing with jr's and sr's Thinking about college. What role should a guidance counselor play for college-bound students? ** Guidance Counselor First place to turn for questions on RESOURCES & college Planning. How do you find out about SCHOLARSHIP money and applications??? Q ROBERT MCGANN: How does finanical aid work.at UNH? What do parents need to know about sending Suzie or Johnny to the state University- ** Collegeboard.com says.MORE financial aid available than ever before? TRUE =============================== FIRST TAPE: FAMILY BETH: For many families.a higher education will be the most expensive service they'll ever buy. Meet Sarah Chant class of 2011. She and her father attended a recent college fair -- to check out schools and financial aid options. For Sarah's Dad , the total cost of college, tuition, fees and room-and-board is a bit daunting. |
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For those PAYING the bill -- it can be a serious case of sticker shock. Q SHANYN GRENIER: What is the AVERAGE COST these days of a private 4-year school?? Q ROBERT MCGANN: What's the AVERAGE TUITION for undergrads attending UNH? In-state.vs out-of state. **With GRANT AID -- will most students and parents pay LESS than the adverstised price? Is it better to set up ACCOUNTS in a student's name rather than parents? Q MIKE: Benefits of Unique College Fund: TAX ADVANTAGES: parent or grandparent, can give up to $55,000 a year without being subject to the gift tax. ** What happens if your child decides to DEFER college.any problem? ** What happens if Johnny or Suzy decides to join the Peace Corp --rather than go to college what happens to the money??? Limitations APPLY.like what? Q PAT/SHANYN: Where is the best place to look for college MONEY -- such as grants or, school aid. ** ANYONE else have any suggestions?? -Institutional Scholarships -Special Programs/ Grants -Community Organizations -Business firms/Unions/Ex-Military - Foundations QPAT/SHANYN: COLLEGE fairs -- Are they USEFUL in the planning process?? ============================== 2ND SOT TAPE: INTRO: Once the euphoria of college acceptance passes -- families of college-bound students turn their attention to the ultimate question: "How are we going to pay for it?" LOANS are one way SOT: Helen Tochka Nellie Mae: outcue: won the lottery. TAG: Nellie Mae -- offers loans to help make college affordable -- and adivce on borrowing wisely. Given Rising cost -- Some parents worry won't be able to afford to send their child to the college of their choice. ====== Q ANYONE: Average Tuition at Public & Private Colleges in New England HIGHER than any other region in the country. WHY is that? Q SHANYN/PAT: How EARLY do you need to contact the Financial Aid Office you wish to attend. ** at least 10-months PRIOR to entrance ** Are most students paying cost of college with LOANS rather than grants? Q PAT/SHANYN: What about COMMUNITY college. 4 out of 10 students go that route. COSTs LESS.money saved in 2 years at home can pay for last 2 years of a 4-year school. Q ROBERT: Does UNH -- give breaks to community college students? Q ROBERT: How key is it to Know the financial aid BOTTOM LINE. Could LOSE financial AID.if student's required GRADE POINT average is not maintained. Q How is GRANT aid.distributed? I hear that merit-based aid -- is grower FASTER than need-based aid?? Q SHANYN: Should Students and Parents avoid Credit Cards when it comes to paying those extra COLLEGE costs. Too easy for studens to let them spiral out of control. Don't need credit card debt along with student loans. Q ANY advice for parents and students.dealing with the high cost of a college education?? THANKS to all of you. BETH: EDUCATION PAYS. According to the college board: Over a 40-year career its estimated a college grad will earn 73% more than a high school graduate. Another resource is the website ScholarshipCoach.com. It includes free search engines for awards based on a wide range of criteria. "There are tens of thousands of organizations out there that all want to recognize different things - some awards are based on overcoming obstacles, others are for artistic ability," says founder Ben Kaplan, who funded his Harvard education by finding more than two dozen scholarships. The experts' main advice: Start planning your financial-aid strategy today. If college is coming up next fall, you can estimate your taxes now and submit a FAFSA as early as Jan. 1, Mr. Kaplan says. If you wait until spring, some pots of money will already have been handed out. |
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For many families.a higher education will be the most expensive service they'll ever buy. Meet Sarah Chant class of 2011. She and her father attended a recent college fair to check out schools and financial aid options. For Sarah's Dad , the total cost of college, tuition, fees and room-and-board.is a bit daunting. |
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Once the euphoria of college acceptance passes -- families of college-bound students turn their attention to the ultimate question: "How are we going to pay for it?" Loans are ONE way. Nellie Mae -- offers loans to help make college affordable -- and advice on borrowing wisely. Given Rising cost -- Some parents worry won't be able to afford to send their child to the college of their choice. Q Average Tuition at Public & Private Colleges in New England HIGHER than any other region in the country. WHY is that? |
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Education Pays in the end. According to the college board: Over a 40-year career its estimated a college grad will earn 73% more than a high school graduate. Something to keep in mind -- when you assess the RETURN on your college investment. For a look back at all of our "Outlook on Money" stories you can log on to our website at nhptv.org/outlook. There you can also find New Hampshire Outlook available online on-demand. |
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That concludes this edition of New Hampshire Outlook. Thanks for watching. I'm Beth Carroll. We'll see you next time. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 12/22/05 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 7:10 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Outlook on Money: Hear how this Manchester family found help sending their daughter to college. Then later: The staggering cost of college. How do you pay for it and where and when do you begin? A panel of experts weighs in on the ABC's of financing a higher education. Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. A college degree can mean a better futur, but it can also lead to a deeply "mortgaged" future. Saving for college, assessing costs, and understanding financial aid options are important aspects to the college planning process. In this Outlook on Money report, we profile a NH family that knows the the ins-and-outs of financing college first-hand. As we see in this report, it's never too late to get organized. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Dick Beaulieu\Ashley's Father; Karen Beaulieu\Ashley's Mother; Ashley Beaulieu\College Student; Zanna Campbell\NHHEAF Counselor |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 12/22/05 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 7:10 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Outlook on Money: Hear how this Manchester family found help sending their daughter to college. Then later: The staggering cost of college. How do you pay for it and where and when do you begin? A panel of experts weighs in on the ABC's of financing a higher education. Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. A college degree can mean a better futur, but it can also lead to a deeply "mortgaged" future. Saving for college, assessing costs, and understanding financial aid options are important aspects to the college planning process. In this Outlook on Money report, we profile a NH family that knows the the ins-and-outs of financing college first-hand. As we see in this report, it's never too late to get organized. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Dick Beaulieu\Ashley's Father; Karen Beaulieu\Ashley's Mother; Ashley Beaulieu\College Student; Zanna Campbell\NHHEAF Counselor |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 12/22/05 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 18:25 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Outlook on Money: Hear how this Manchester family found help sending their daughter to college. Then later: The staggering cost of college. How do you pay for it and where and when do you begin? A panel of experts weighs in on the ABC's of financing a higher education. Okay, so we all know college is expensive. How and where do you begin when it comes to paying for it? To answer that question and more we have several experts in the field here in studio. State Treasurer and Trustee of the Unique College Investing plan, Mike Ablowich; Shanyn Grenier with the New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation's Network Resource Center; Robert McGann, Director of Admissions at the University of New Hampshire and Pat Branscombe, Director of Guidance at Pinkerton Academy. Welcome. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Mike Ablowich\NH State Treasurer/Trustee, Unique Investing Plan; Shanyn Grenier\NHHEAF Counselor; Robert McGann\Admissions Director/University of New Hampshire; Pat Branscombe\Director of Guidance/Pinkerton Academy |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 12/22/05 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 18:25 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: Outlook on Money: Hear how this Manchester family found help sending their daughter to college. Then later: The staggering cost of college. How do you pay for it and where and when do you begin? A panel of experts weighs in on the ABC's of financing a higher education. Okay, so we all know college is expensive. How and where do you begin when it comes to paying for it? To answer that question and more we have several experts in the field here in studio. State Treasurer and Trustee of the Unique College Investing plan, Mike Ablowich; Shanyn Grenier with the New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation's Network Resource Center; Robert McGann, Director of Admissions at the University of New Hampshire and Pat Branscombe, Director of Guidance at Pinkerton Academy. Welcome. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Mike Ablowich\NH State Treasurer/Trustee, Unique Investing Plan; Shanyn Grenier\NHHEAF Counselor; Robert McGann\Admissions Director/University of New Hampshire; Pat Branscombe\Director of Guidance/Pinkerton Academy |
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