How Much Will You Contribute to College?

Written by Robyn Stewarton October 10th, 2021

For over a decade Ms. Stewart has counseled families on how to save, plan, and pay for higher education. Prior to joining College Coach, she was a financial aid officer at the College of the Holy Cross and an education advisor at two TRIO program locations. Ms. Stewart works with the Massachusetts Education Finance Authority (MEFA) to present paying for college workshops to hundreds of families across the state. She is a graduate of UMass Amherst and has a master in counseling from Northeastern University.

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The PROFILE question that parents love to hate, “How much will your parents contribute to the student’s educational costs?” stumps families every year. Most parents are left second guessing themselves and wonder how to proceed. Watch our video by finance expert Robyn Stewart for tips on how to answer to this particular question. Access our full playlists of FAFSA and Profile tips on the Bright Horizons College Coach Facebook page or YouTube channel.

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