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Learn how to Pay Less for College and Avoid Sacrificing Retirement!
CCS specializes in the development of college funding strategies to meet the unique goals & objectives for your family.
Are you a Grandparent? 529 Changes with the new FAFSA
529 Grandparent changes with the New FAFSA
- New FAFSA removes roadblocks for grandparent 529 plans.
- How much can you gift to your family without tax consequences.
- Gain an understanding of how different strategies affect financial aid.
- Pros and Cons of various investment vehicles that can be used for gifting.
- Alternative investment vehicles that enable savings to be used for more than just educational expenses.
Upcoming Workshop
Join Us For Our Next Virtual Workshop:
- Learn how to reduce your out of pocket expenses and the overall cost of college.
- Learn the “ins and outs” of the financial aid system and how to maximize what your student receives.
- Identify myths and avoid common errors that can cause you to overpay for school.
- Learn how to obtain discounts from colleges & universities even if you won’t qualify for “need-based” financial aid.
Complimentary Consultation
Complimentary Consultation
Complimentary Consultation
Speak to one of our Certified College Funding Specialists about strategic college funding plans to meet the unique goals and objectives of your family.
- It's never too early to start planning. Families with children of all ages and all economic resources can benefit from this one on one appointment.
- Learn how to develop a comprehensive college plan with proven strategies & financial alternatives to meet your family’s unique goals and cost requirements.
- Determine how to find the best college match for your children.
Want to host a workshop?
Complimentary Consultation
Complimentary Consultation
Are you interested in providing a free educational college workshop for the individuals in your organization?
Are you a...
- Guidance counselor
- Township librarian
- Public school librarian
- Head of a sports organization
- Tutoring center
- Child care center
- Parent teacher organization
- HR manager
- College admissions advisor
Speak to one of our specialists about hosting a complimentary college funding workshop for your organization.
Certified College Funding specialist
Jodi Bloom, Founder and CCFS
Jodi is a college funding expert and the founder of Cornerstone College Solutions. She and her team have helped hundreds of families, with children of all ages, to navigate the nuances of college funding by educating about the process. She works collaboratively with families to develop comprehensive college plans with tailored strategies to address their overriding concerns about how to pay for college without jeopardizing retirement and provide financial alternatives to meet each family's unique goals and cost requirements. Jodi is a Certified College Funding Specialist (CCFS), has spent 18 years in the financial services industry, and with three college-aged children, has first-hand experience of the college funding process. She holds an MBA from Columbia University and is frequently responsible for educating certified public accountants to earn their continuing professional education credits in college planning. She has been sponsored by over 65 organizations and institutions to educate families about the important aspects of college and retirement planning, maximizing need-based and merit-based aid, savings and tax-mitigating strategies, and the diversification and protection of assets. Jodi is committed to helping to make planning and saving for college less stressful for families of all income and asset levels, identifying ways to reduce the cost of college, and lessening the financial burden for families to send their children to their dream schools. Jodi recognizes that sending your children to college is your utmost priority... Enabling you to do so financially is hers!
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