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Podcast: The Real Investment Show (Full Show)
Episode: 9-26-25 College Planning 2025 - FAFSA, Scholarships, & Smart Funding Tips
Description: College planning season is here — and the last quarter of 2025 brings critical deadlines for students and parents. Jonathan Penn and Sarah Buenger break down what you need to know about FAFSA, scholarships, and smart funding strategies for higher education.
🎓 Topics Covered:
Applications: Why applying to multiple in-state schools boosts negotiating power.
FAFSA 2025–26: Key deadlines, why it’s required (even if you don’t qualify for aid), and how it impacts merit-based scholarships.
Appeal Process: How a simple email to admissions could mean thousands in additional aid.
Scholarship Season: Deadlines, organization tips, and tools to stay ahead.
Policy Updates: Tuition freezes in Texas...