Cut Your College Costs




~  Our Services  ~


We've already mentioned we can provide you with the strategies and also help with the implementation (do some of the heavy lifting) if you like.  And that our mission is to make college an affordable reality by helping you lower your out-of-pocket college expenses, maximize your eligibility for Financial Aid and increase the opportunity of admission to your colleges of choice.

What's most important is that every family is unique - with different needs, hopes, fears and dreams.  So when it comes to our services, we'll put together a personalized plan to help you reach your higher education goals.  And since one size doesn't fit all, below is our "Menu of Services" that you're free to choose from.


Menu of Services

Financial Aid eligibility
        income & asset strategies
        household strategies
        college selection strategies


Financial Aid and Admissions processes
        admission strategies
        FAFSA & PROFILE assistance
        SAR review
        Verification review


Financial Aid award offers
        award package comparison & coaching
        assistance appealing an award package
        Tuition Discount negotiation assistance


Loan options
        review & compare Federal & private loan programs
        explore creative & alternative borrowing strategies
        help decide which choices are best for your situation
        help decide if borrowing is a good strategy


College Cost Containment
        Cash flow planning
        Academic strategies
        Gifting strategies


Education Tax Incentives
        make you aware of tax credits & deductions available
        explore pro’s & con’s of Educational IRA’s & 529 plans
        explore penalty-free withdrawals from traditional IRA’s

And don't forget, as a member of the National Institute of Certified College Planners, we have a code of ethics to adhere to.  We won’t bend or break any rules to help your situation, but we will make you aware of every possible avenue you might explore.  So you can send your kids to college without going broke, without taking on enormous debt and without robbing your retirement.


"Now that you have a better idea of how we can help families, why not
go to the About Us page and learn more about Mark Lengel, CCPS
and the National Institute of Certified College Planners."


2001 Main St  #107
Vancouver, WA  98663
360.904.6510

5319 SW Westgate Dr  #222
Portland, OR  97211
503.962.0234





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