Facing the Unexpected: How to Get to College During Tough Times with Wendy Briley

College and Career Clarity

In this episode, Lisa and Wendy discuss:

• What are the types of unexpected circumstances they may derail college planning?
• When facing unexpected family challenges during the college-bound process, what does (and doesn’t) change.
• Identifying support for your student when the unexpected strikes your family.
• Building a well-balanced college list that fits your student’s circumstances (both current and possible).
• Being proactive, preparing documents, and tracking appropriate financials.

Key Takeaways:

• Many people in your student’s sphere of influence can assist your student, often free of charge, to make their college goals happen when circumstances change.
• Share what you are going through - people will step up, on your behalf, to point you and your student in the right direction.
• No matter what happens, you want your student to have options.
• Look at staying within the budget. As parents, don’t co-sign loans - you need to be able to take care of your own financials and retirement.

“The more proactive you are, it serves you better. There’s a lot of things colleges can do that we don’t necessarily know about until we have reached out.” – Wendy Briley

About Wendy Briley: Wendy is an Independent Educational Consultant who has been in private practice for 7 years. In 2019 she founded the nonprofit organization College Consultants Care which provides free college application assistance to students affected by cancer.
Episode References:

• #036 How to know if a college is giving their best price https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/podcast/036-how-to-know-if-a-college-is-giving-their-best-price/
• #046 How to Recession Proof Your College Bound Journey
• https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/podcast/046-how-to-recession-proof-your-college-bound-journey/
• #032 Your College List: Financial Fit https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/podcast/032-your-college-list-financial-fit/
• #009 How Smart Parents Find the Right School for the Right Price https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/podcast/9-how-smart-parents-find-the-right-school-for-the-right-price/

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