Joseph L. Kerins III, CCPS, CCFS, ELA

Listen on our podcast College Knowledge as Dave Kozak and Joe Kerins speak with Dr. Peggy Johnson, the Dean of the Schreyer Honors College at Penn State Univers...ity. Dr. Johnson discusses the additional opportunities afforded to Penn State students when they join the Honors College and outlines the characteristics Schreyer looks for in each student they admit. Listen here: https://collegeknowledge.buzzsprout.com//7687930-24-the-sc #CollegeKnowledge #PennState See more

Attention Parents: If you have a child that will be attending college in the future, you can't afford to miss this informational workshop. I will be live this evening at 7:00pm for a free educational webinar to discuss the ins and outs of how Financial Aid works, how the EFC is calculated, and what mistakes to avoid so you don't overpay for college. Use the link below to register.

Have a college senior and looking for scholarships? I've got you covered.

Is one of your 2021 Resolutions to figure out how to pay for college? Join me tonight for a free educational webinar discussing the ins and outs of financial aid, FAFSA, 529's, and what you can do to improve your position. I'll also share information about: Financial aid form basics, and the biggest mistakes parents make when filling out these forms How your EFC (Expected Family Contribution) is calculated, why you need to know this number, and how it affects your financial a...id Getting financial aid - even if you make a lot of money Avoiding scholarship scams & loan pitfalls Why student loans aren’t the answer anymore, and what other options are available for college funding How school choice can lower your out-of-pocket-costs Saving strategies and how they affect financial aid #collegeplanning #elitecollegeknowledge #fafsa #financialaid

In our last episode of the year, Joe and Clay review the goals they achieved (and didn't) in 2020 and discuss strategies for effective goal setting in 2021. Listen now: https://hubs.ly/H0DcD430

How do I pay for my children’s college expenses without crippling my own retirement? If you are asking yourself this question, and want to learn the right ways to save for college, contact me directly at [email protected]

If you have not filed the FAFSA yet, take a look at this video describing some of the common mistakes I see families make when completeing the FAFSA.

Listen as Tom Kovic, Founder and Principal Advisor at Victory Collegiate Consulting, shares what he has learned helping hundreds of student-athletes through the... college recruiting process, including how each stage of the recruiting timeline works and the best ways to communicate with prospective college coaches. #EliteCollegeKnowledge #studentathlete https://hubs.ly/H0wZXxH0 See more

Listen as Dave Kozak interviews Mr. Larry Rechtin for the Perspective with Paradigm podcast. Mr. Rechtin shares tips for writing college application essays, ob...taining letters of recommendation, choosing AP classes, and cleaning up social media accounts, among other topics gained from 32 years of teaching experience. https://hubs.ly/H0wz8m20 See more

Don't make the same mistakes that many parents make when applying for financial aid, costing them thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars PER YEAR! Our... experts will ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about financial aid, current Coronavirus application, enrollment, and financial aid complications, and what you can do to improve your position financially, as well as... What you don’t know about 529s and how they could affect the financial aid you receive FAFSA and financial aid form basics, and the biggest mistakes parents make when filling out these forms How your EFC (Expected Family Contribution) is calculated and why you need to know this number Getting financial aid - even if you make a lot of money Avoiding scholarship scams & loan pitfalls Why student loans aren’t the answer anymore and what options are available for college funding How school choice can lower your out-of-pocket-costs Saving strategies and how they affect financial aid Elite Collegiate Planning has helped families navigate the complex and confusing college process for more than 20 years. Let us help you! Join us for this free workshop. REGISTER AT: https://page.pfgiusa.com/lvwr-072820

As quarantine is (hopefully) winding down, I wanted to share what I did with my kids, to keep spirits high and to try and make the most out of any situation.

David Kozak discussing some important tips on College Interviews.

When I see puzzles like this, it reminds me of the College Financial Aid system. It may seem simple, but there are lots of variables that may cause you overpay for an education. Do you know the right answer? I’ll turn this into a little contest, anyone who gets it right, I will put your name on a wheel and calculate your EFC and if it can be lowered if your name is chosen. 1 guess only! Answer will come in the comments this weekend.

To assist seniors and families in these tough times, we are doing complimentary assessments of Financial Awards. Feel free to spread the word to families and friends who have someone graduating this year. See pic below for details and visit college.pfgiusa.com/award-letter-review-for-2020-seniors #Classof2020 #financialaid #Elitecollegeknowlwdge

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Did you receive a tuition refund due to closures from Coronavirus? If you paid with a 529, I explain how to return the money to the account correctly so that you are not penalized with taxes and fees. #EliteCollegiatePlanning #College #529s

Congrats to one of our students on being awarded $23,500 in Aid #EliteCollegiatePlanning #EliteFeat #CollegePlanning #financialaid