Webinars
Join Our Monthly College Planning Webinar
Navigating the college admissions and financial aid processes can be overwhelming for students and parents alike.
That’s why College Benefits Research Group (CBRG) is here to guide you every step of the way with our FREE Monthly Webinar!
This session is designed to demystify the complex world of college planning and set your family on the path to success.
What You’ll Learn in Our Webinar
Our mission is to empower college-bound students and their families by providing expert insights and actionable strategies.
Here’s what you can expect from our webinar:
Finding the Right College Fit
Learn how to identify colleges that match your student’s academic, social, and financial needs. This ensures your student finds a supportive and fulfilling environment where they can thrive.
The Value Equation
Understand how to weigh the cost of education vs. the value of the degree earned. The average cost of tuition and fees for the 2025-2026 school year was $44,961 for private colleges, $11,371 for out of state students at public colleges and $25,415 for in-state students at public colleges. *Not including room and board.
Cracking the Dream College Code
Strategies to improve your student’s chances of gaining admission to their dream school. We share insider tips to make your application stand out in the competitive admissions process.
Maximizing Financial Aid Opportunities
Learn how applying to the right fit colleges and positioning your family’s finances accordingly can maximize both merit and need based aid. Over $150 billion in federal aid is awarded annually and even more from the colleges themselves! Do not miss out!
Asking the Right Questions
Discover the 5 critical questions to ask admissions when you go to do your college tours. There is more to learn than just what the tour guide says.
The “Tax Scholarship” Advantage
Insights on both the pros and cons of section 529 college savings plans. Understand the rules and what you can do.
Securing Scholarships
Tips to position your student to qualify for scholarships from their target colleges. Did you know that more than 30% of college students receive merit-based scholarships?
Mastering the Appeal Process
Guidance on how to navigate the appeals process if your financial aid package falls short. We provide actionable steps to help you secure additional funding.
Why Attend Our College Planning Webinar?
CBRG’s webinar is packed with valuable information to help your family avoid costly mistakes and maximize opportunities for admissions and financial aid.
By attending one of our college planning webinar, you’ll gain:
- Confidence in navigating the college application process.
- Proven strategies to reduce the financial burden of higher education.
- Personalized advice from experts who have helped countless families succeed.
- Deeper understanding of how to evaluate financial aid packages effectively.
- Exclusive tips on how to create a compelling college application that stands out.
- Insights into how families can avoid common mistakes—nearly 75% of college applicants make errors that could negatively impact their admissions or financial aid outcomes.
- Access to the latest financial aid statistics to help you plan effectively for college costs.