Resources
College Affordability Toolkit - the result of listening to our students over the years and putting together an exercise to help you make smart, informed decisions about your future. This tool should not be used exclusively in your decisions making, nor does it provide any financial advice. The Toolkit is designed to provide a snapshot of your financial situation and the potential impact of your choices on college and career. It allows you to test a variety of scenarios and "estimate" the impact. We recommend you save various scenarios to compare. Please note: best displayed on laptop or desktop computer. This workbook is currently available as an Excel document. Numbers and Google Sheets versions are in development.
GradSense - a helpful website for student financial education tips
Salt: Money Knowledge for College and Beyond - a great resource for free financial planning tools
Student Loan Planning and Management
Appealing to College for More Financial Aid - Ron Lieber, NY Times, 2014
Student Loan Repayment Calculator - Nerd Wallet's Student Loan Calculator
College Placement Services
ZF consults with Gary Canter, a certified high school guidance counselor and owner of College Placement Services, to help us better understand the college process and better serve our students. Since 1996, Gary has worked with high school students and their families to assist with all aspects of the college search, selection, application and financial aid process. You can reach Gary at gcanter1@maine.rr.com or 207-318-7289.
Post-Graduation
Defaulting on Your Student Loans is Not the Right Answer - Shelly Banjo, Quartz, June 2015
100+ Ways to Get Rid of Student Loans - ebook, $ALT
7 Financial Steps Every Young Professional Should Take - Julia Millay Walsh, mydomaine.com, 2015
Financial Planning
Millenial Retirement - Jack Dickey, Time Magazine, 2014
10 Stupidest Money Mistakes - Jeff Reeves, USA Today, 2014
GradSense - a helpful website for student financial education tips
Salt: Money Knowledge for College and Beyond - a great resource for free financial planning tools
Student Loan Planning and Management
Appealing to College for More Financial Aid - Ron Lieber, NY Times, 2014
Student Loan Repayment Calculator - Nerd Wallet's Student Loan Calculator
College Placement Services
ZF consults with Gary Canter, a certified high school guidance counselor and owner of College Placement Services, to help us better understand the college process and better serve our students. Since 1996, Gary has worked with high school students and their families to assist with all aspects of the college search, selection, application and financial aid process. You can reach Gary at gcanter1@maine.rr.com or 207-318-7289.
Post-Graduation
Defaulting on Your Student Loans is Not the Right Answer - Shelly Banjo, Quartz, June 2015
100+ Ways to Get Rid of Student Loans - ebook, $ALT
7 Financial Steps Every Young Professional Should Take - Julia Millay Walsh, mydomaine.com, 2015
Financial Planning
Millenial Retirement - Jack Dickey, Time Magazine, 2014
10 Stupidest Money Mistakes - Jeff Reeves, USA Today, 2014