Parent Forum: Financial Planning for College

* Exclusively for Families that work with Access College America!

* For Class of 2025 and Parents

Attention ACA Parents!

We invite you to a highly informative and interactive parent forum, dedicated to demystifying the world of financial aid and equipping you with the knowledge and tools to support your scholar's college journey. Join us for a comprehensive discussion on financial aid documents, submission processes, timelines, and scholarship opportunities.

During this engaging 60-min session, Dale Price will guide you through the intricacies of completing financial aid forms, such as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and CSS Profile. Gain insights into the required documents, common pitfalls to avoid, and tips for maximizing eligibility for need-based aid.

Dale will provide clarity on crucial timelines, ensuring you stay ahead of deadlines for submitting financial aid applications and scholarship opportunities. Learn how to navigate the process efficiently, empowering your family to make informed decisions while exploring available financial resources.

Moreover, scholarships will be a significant focus of our discussion. Discover various scholarship options, both merit-based and need-based, and gain valuable strategies for identifying, applying for, and increasing your chances of securing scholarships for your high school senior.

Don’t miss this Parent Forum! Unlock the financial aid possibilities that will shape your high school senior's educational future.

PRESENTER:

Dale Price, MBA

Founder & CEO

Access College America

Since 2006, Dale has been a thought leader and pragmatic guide in the college preparation process. While in California, he served in admissions from a globally-recognized institution. His expertise in advising parents and students has resulted in millions of dollars in scholarships and college acceptances from colleges coast-to-coast.

Says Dale, “My goal is to ensure that every one of our scholars ultimately finds the right school for them. My number one priority is to help our scholars highlight their strengths and tell their stories in the most competitive contexts. While working with us our parents get to focus on what they do best, that’s parenting. We take over as the college knowledge experts.”

College preparation has become increasingly complex, with online and hybrid learning, test-optional, and a wide variety of student needs and preferences. Dale has kept on top of trends and options and, as a result, provides highly personalized and compassionate advisory services. Special needs students and their parents, the LGBTQIA+ community, returning students, veterans, and traditional applicants (high school to college) are treated as individuals throughout the entire process.

Before completing his Master in Business Administration degree from the University of Redlands he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, with a minor in government, from the University of Texas, Austin.

Dale is the Former Scholarship Chair and the Past President of Texas Exes, Los Angeles. Dale is a Professional Member of the Higher Education Consultants Association, an Associate Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association, a Life Member of the Texas-Exes and serves as an Ambassador for the Westlake Chamber of Commerce.

He also serves on several scholarship award committees and has personally reviewed countless competitive college essays, personal statements, and scholarship applications.