COLLEGE!
COLLEGE!
Podcast Description
The Ultimate College Planning Podcast – What if we told you that when paying for college you don't have to lose your mind or your wallet?
College! is a must-listen podcast for students, families, and educators looking to navigate the complex world of financial aid, scholarships, student loans, and smart college planning—without the stress. Join Matt Carpenter, Co-Founder of CAP, and Peg Keough, Director of Education, as they deliver expert advice, insider tips, and the latest updates to help you navigate the college planning process.
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The show focuses on the intricacies of college funding, financial aid strategies, and educational policy impacts, with episodes discussing current issues like student loan repayment, FAFSA changes, and family planning tactics to manage college expenses effectively.
Let’s give the college planning game an Ol’ College Try—together. New episodes every Thursday at 12PM ET.
Ol’ College Try is your go-to podcast for students, families, and educators ready to tackle the college planning process with confidence. Hosted by Matt Carpenter, Co-Founder of College Aid Pro, and Peg Keough, Director of Education, each episode breaks down the ins and outs of financial aid, scholarships, student loans, and smart college planning—without the overwhelm.
💡 Get expert insights, insider strategies, and the latest updates to make college more affordable and less stressful.
What if everything you thought you knew about paying for college… was wrong?
In this episode of Ol’ College Try, Matt sits down with Dr. Jason Slone—former professor, dean, financial advisor, and now CAP College Affordability Expert—to break down the reality behind college costs and financial aid.
Jason shares his unique journey from small-town Ohio to academia, the private sector, and ultimately helping families navigate one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives. Along the way, he unpacks why so many families feel “stuck in the middle”—too wealthy for aid, but nowhere near able to comfortably afford $300K+ for college.
You’ll learn:
- Why college prestige is often overrated
- How to have honest (and productive) money conversations with your kids
- What most families misunderstand about financial aid
- Why “fit” matters more than rankings
- How to think like an adult when making college decisions
Plus, Jason shares insights from his new book Too Rich for Aid, Too Poor to Pay—a quick, practical guide designed to help families cut through the noise and lower the cost of college.
🎵 Song Pick of the Episode:
Domino College by Jimmy Buffett
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