Moments that Matter podcast illuminates the journey for parents preparing to send their children to college. Here you’ll find honest discussions of what being parents to college students is really like. Join us!
In the season finale of Moments That Matter, we bring together the key lessons from the entire series and focus on how families can plan intentionally and advocate effectively throughout the college affordability process.
We talk about why early financial conversations matter, what it really means to appeal a financial aid offer, the difference between need-based and merit-based
aid, and how a four-year planning mindset can change outcomes. Advocacy isn't confrontation, it's informed engagement. And it starts at home.
14 Mar 2026
It’s an Unexpected Cost Matter
Tuition is the number families prepare for. Everything around it is what catches them off guard. In this episode, we walk through the real costs of college that don't always show up on the official bill — from dorm setup and textbooks to travel home, social life, and the daily habits your student brings with them.Drawing on personal experience sending two kids to college, this episode is about closing the gap between the budget families plan and the reality families live.
8 Mar 2026
It's a Scholarship and Merit Aid Matter
Scholarships are more than awards — they are one of the most powerful tools families have to reduce borrowing and shape long-term affordability. In this episode, we break down the difference between merit and need-based aid, why test optional for admissions doesn't mean test optional for merit aid, how scholarship stacking works, and the three questions every family should ask before accepting an offer of admission.
Understanding this early changes how families build their college list, evaluate financial offers, and plan for all four years.
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