
Too Rich for Aid, Too Poor to Pay: Inside College Costs with Dr. Jason Slone
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…
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