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560. BUSTING MYTHS ABOUT HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE
Some rumors about the costs of college are true. For example, some colleges this year will establish record highs in tuition and fees. But does that mean you can trust everything you've heard? Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Ann Garcia to bust some pervasive myths about how to pay for college.
What are five myths that are busted in this episode?
Myth #1: We're not poor and our student isn't an athlete, so we're stuck paying full price for college.
Myth #2: I have a 4.6 GPA so I will get merit scholarships wherever I apply.
Myth #3: My Student Aid Index/EFC is what it will cost me…
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