College Benefits Research Group Co-Founder Discusses FAFSA Changes

CBRG highlights how families are affected. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) January 07, 2016 - Roseland, New Jersey - As a parent to a high school senior, all of the pressure is on you when it comes to financial aid applications. In recent months the crucial Federal Financial Aid Application (FAFSA) has implemented some changes. Steven Sirot Co-founder, CBRG, was recently quoted on radio station NJ101.5FM and in NJMoneyHelp.com, as he discussed these new adaptations.

The article titled, "Going to college? What you need to know about FAFSA changes" affirms the new October deadline for FAFSA, as the 2016-2017 academic year comes closer. The purpose of making the deadline three months earlier than usual is to give institutions more time to consider applicants for financial aid. According to Sirot, "Colleges have been feeling the pressure to inform families of their financial aid awards as early as possible," which he believes is both good and bad. His reasons both pro and con are in the article below.

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Co-founded by Steven Sirot and David N. Slater and joined by their partner, Certified Educational Planner, Janet Loren, CBRG demonstrates how a private and/or public education is affordable and attainable and allows hard working families to hit a "home run" in finding the right school, academically, socially and financially, for their child. CBRG also assists with the filing of financial aid forms.

"We are different from other college planning services in that we offer "harmonization" of financial, educational and social guidance for the entire family," says Steven Sirot."We meet jointly with students and parents to develop a college game plan that works for everyone. Too often college students attend a school because their friends are there, or it is the so-called 'hot school' that is on everyone's radar, without any consideration of whether the school is right for them or the long-term effect it will have on family finances. We work hard with the entire family to let students know that going to college is a responsible decision that affects the whole family, and there are no 'free rides.' The student will be responsible for their academic success in college, which includes graduating in four years, and for paying back of some loans that may need to be taken out in their name."

For more information, please visit: www.cbrg.info

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