Growing Good Humans Podcast Event: Paying for College Made Simple—Live Q&A with Liane Crane and Laura Barr
Episode Recap:
We were so excited to welcome Liane Crane back to our podcast for a special College Finance Ask Me Anything edition! ✨
Liane was our featured college finance expert, helping families truly understand the cost of college and how to pay for it. With over a decade of experience in college consulting—plus certifications in College Finances (AFCPE) and Financial Aid (Scoir)—she brought both expertise and compassion to the process. As a parent of three college students herself, she knew firsthand the stress and excitement families face.
In this live AMA session, Liane answered parents’ biggest questions about college costs, FAFSA, scholarships, and student debt.
Listeners heard answers to questions like:
- How do you start a college budget?
- Should everyone submit the FAFSA and CSS Profile?
- What’s the best way to secure merit scholarships?
- What does “financially fit colleges” mean?
- Why is reviewing a tuition bill so important?
More ways to learn from Liane:
- Visit Liane’s website: TheCollegeDollar.com
- Read more in her Forbes Financial Aid Article
- Schedule a College Connect!
Don’t forget to check out our blog post: FAFSA & CSS Profile Deadlines: What Every Parent Needs to Know for the 2025 College Application Season.
Financial planning is one piece of a strong college strategy. Our College Consulting program helps families build the full picture—from building the right college list to navigating financial aid with confidence.
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