The Secret College Funding Formula: Unlocking Scholarships, Maximizing the FAFSA & Paying Less
- Breakout Session
- Mount Hope Church VIP Room
- May 14 2026 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
(How to legally receive the most college money. Paying for college isn’t about luck — it’s about understanding the system.)
Each year, more than $120 billion in federal college funding is available, yet millions of families leave money on the table simply because they don’t know how the process works, or they make costly mistakes on the FAFSA which can reduce their aid eligibility. In this eye-opening and practical session, you’ll learn the “college funding formula” — the blueprint colleges use to award scholarships and financial aid, and you’ll discover how to position yourself strategically within the systems already in place. You’ll learn:
• Why EVERY family should file the FAFSA — regardless of income
• The most common FAFSA errors (and how to avoid them)
• How scholarships and need-based aid work together
• Legal strategies that can increase eligibility
Once you understand the rules of the game, you can begin making informed decisions that maximize funding and minimize out-of-pocket costs. College funding isn’t about what you earn — it’s about what you know.
