http://www.wibc.com/blogs/collegefunding/home.aspxKurt Supe is one of the nation’s leading experts on college funding. He helps families determine ahead of time where their children may be able to GET into College, Get Aid, and what their best strategy is to pay for it. Although not affiliated with Indy College Funding, Kurt Supe offers securities and advisory services through cfd Investments, Inc. and Creative Financial Designs, Inc, respectively.en-usCopyright 2012, WIBC-FMSat, 25 May 2013 15:42:32 GMTThu, 19 Jul 2012 16:33:30 GMT1http://emmisinteractive.comIf you are like most parents, your plans for college could probably be summed up in 2 words, charge it! The statement I hear most while helping families find their best strategy to pay for college is “student loans should cover everything.” While it is true that student loans have been the staple for helping families pay for college for years, there are some large caveats that come with loans, as well as new options to help families use cash instead. As we have all heard on the news students are leaving college with a lot more debt… and fewer jobs to help payoff that debt. Student loan debt can easily grow to over $100,000.00 and starting out in life with so much debt can be troubling for your children and you. Although Stafford Loans do not require a co-signer most private student loans do; and most of the time ...http://www.wibc.com/blogs/collegefunding/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10405650collegefunding@wibc.com (Kurt Supe)http://www.wibc.com/blogs/collegefunding/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10405650Thu, 19 Jul 2012 16:33:30 GMT               As the school year winds to an end, our children are caught up in dreams of summer vacations, swimming pools, and of course, going off to college.  By now most students have already paid a visit to their college of choice and we have some tips for those who haven’t and especially for those choosing a college next year.                 I’ll go out on a limb and say that all colleges offer some type of visitation program for students considering attending.  From simple campus tours to weekend visits, colleges want you to get a feel for their campus life before finalizing your decision.  Students can start out visiting schools as early as sophomore year in most cases.  As a rule, most schools allow visits and tours from Sophomores and Juniors, while reserving the overnight visits for seniors; this is partly due to age and also it helps the college ...http://www.wibc.com/blogs/collegefunding/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10383114collegefunding@wibc.com (Kurt Supe)http://www.wibc.com/blogs/collegefunding/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10383114Mon, 14 May 2012 18:07:52 GMTHello everyone!  We here at Indy College Funding have some great opportunities and information on the way this season, so keep tuned in to our blog/website for updates.                 I spend most of my days meeting with families to discuss college admissions and affordability.  The more I am in the trenches of the College Planning battle, the more I see the same mistakes happening again and again.  Families get caught up in Alma maters, team colors, and Harvard tastes on an IUPUI budget.                 Thankfully we have put our team of experts to work to compile a list of “The 7 Biggest College Planning Mistakes”.  Using our years of experience and much research we have created a breakdown of the easiest pitfalls in planning your students college future…and how to avoid them.  You can get the article at www.indycollegefunding.org                 While we don’t have space here to go over each ...http://www.wibc.com/blogs/collegefunding/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10379305collegefunding@wibc.com (Kurt Supe)http://www.wibc.com/blogs/collegefunding/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10379305Thu, 03 May 2012 01:29:53 GMT  Some of you may have worked your way through getting a college education; but what if there were a way to work as PART of your college education?  Well there is, it is called a Co-op program.  The most basic explanation of a Co-Op program is that you take semesters out from “school” to work at a firm in a field that interests you.  This earns you money, experience, and college credit!  Many high-schools offer similar programs often called Co-op or work study, where the student attends school ½ a day and the rest of the day is spent working, while still earning credit.                 Sound a lot like an internship to you?  While both Co-op programs and internships help college students get real world experience, the similarities end there.  I’m sure we’ve all had a run in with an office intern; shuffling papers, working as much as possible ...http://www.wibc.com/blogs/collegefunding/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10372744collegefunding@wibc.com (Kurt Supe)http://www.wibc.com/blogs/collegefunding/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10372744Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:57:32 GMTWhen you see the market fluctuate, do you wonder if your kids can still go to college?  Last week we talked a little about helping get the right school, and if retirement and college funding is possible (it is!).  This week I wanted to offer a few key tips on college planning, and also link you to an article I wrote about staying cool in a volatile market.  You can find the article here.  http://creativefinancialgrp.com/Custom.aspx?apId=17521 Save! The first rule of getting to college (or investing) is saving.  If you don’t save you don’t have capital and without capital, you won’t get far.  Put aside something each day, week, or month toward your students college.  Whether it is cash under the mattress or a 529 plan, make sure you are putting money back for the future. Invest While burying your money in the backyard may keep it safe, it isn’t going ...http://www.wibc.com/blogs/collegefunding/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10366997collegefunding@wibc.com (Kurt Supe)http://www.wibc.com/blogs/collegefunding/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10366997Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:15:27 GMT            Life is full of so many choices.  Where are we having dinner?  What clothes should I wear?  Should I call in sick today?  With every choice made, another option is tossed to the side.  If I ride my bike to work, my car has to stay behind.  If I wear dress shoes, my adidas won’t leave the closet.  If I save for retirement, I can’t pay for my child’s college.              Let’s hold it right there.  Sometimes in life you CAN have your cake and eat it too.  Most families I meet with have two primary concerns, How do I pay for college and can I retire.  While there is no simple answer to those questions, I have a few tips that will point you in the right direction   Review your spending:  The first question I ask families is “Where are you financially?”  I am surprised at how ...http://www.wibc.com/blogs/collegefunding/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10362318collegefunding@wibc.com (Kurt Supe)http://www.wibc.com/blogs/collegefunding/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10362318Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:09:05 GMT                I hope you all had a great weekend.  It was good to spend some time in the sun, even if it was cold.  By now most of you with seniors have already applied to a college (or 4) and are well on your way to finalizing your choices and finding out how to fund.  For those of you with sophomores and juniors, you may be enjoying your last few months of peace before the big rush.  I have some tips for you that may help save your time (and money) in the coming year.        Early admission / Early Decision for college are a growing trend that shouldn’t be ignored.  If your student is a head above the rest in academics and activities, and is SURE (I repeat SURE) of what school they would like to attend, you may look into an early consideration program.  This would probably be ...http://www.wibc.com/blogs/collegefunding/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10351675collegefunding@wibc.com (Kurt Supe)http://www.wibc.com/blogs/collegefunding/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10351675Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:17:43 GMT                 So you have the FAFSA submitted, college applications in the mail, and you’ve met with Indy College Funding; now what?  If you haven’t already, it is probably a good time to start talking with your child about career choices.  I can hear your replies now, “it’s too soon” or “give them a couple of semesters to feel it out” but choosing a future career field has weight for todays’ decisions.                Some schools are great for engineering, but not so great for teaching.   A school like the University of Kentucky is good for everything from football to business; so deciding on the right school has a lot to do with what your plans are for after college.  Although nothing has to be set in stone, it is good to start your student talking about what their interests are, and what kind of job might fit them for the long ...http://www.wibc.com/blogs/collegefunding/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10346747collegefunding@wibc.com (Kurt Supe)http://www.wibc.com/blogs/collegefunding/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10346747Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:08:01 GMT              When it comes to college there are a lot of choices.  Determining which school is the best choice for your student (or yourself) can be a daunting task.  I wanted to give you some quick tips on choosing a college, and then if you can stand anymore, I have included a link to an article I wrote that goes a little more in-depth.   Find a college you can afford:  It’s a wonderful thing to have a student accepted to a school like Penn State, or NYU, but can you cover the costs?  One of the issues I see most is families straining financially to get their student started at a school that is out of their range of affordability, only to find out at the end of the first year that the money isn’t there to go back the next.  This is a huge issue, one ...http://www.wibc.com/blogs/collegefunding/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10343855collegefunding@wibc.com (Kurt Supe)http://www.wibc.com/blogs/collegefunding/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10343855Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:03:22 GMT  The other night I walked into my kitchen and hadn’t turned on the lights yet. I ended up tripping on some toys my kids left on the floor and it reminded me of setting goals in my life. You might be asking what tripping on my way to the fridge has to do with goals (and I’m about to explain). Walking through life without goals is like walking with the lights off. You may have an idea of where you’re going, but you can’t really see how to get there. When you set your focus on where you want to go, it is like the lights coming on. Setting goals helps you navigate around the obstacles standing in the way of you and your future. When I was a kid, I loved to play football. Like most aspiring football stars, I had a dream to play in the NFL ...http://www.wibc.com/blogs/collegefunding/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10337315collegefunding@wibc.com (Kurt Supe)http://www.wibc.com/blogs/collegefunding/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10337315Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:05:03 GMT