Free College Planning WorkshopS

Learn how to successfully navigate the college admissions and financial aid process so your children can attend the college of their choice – regardless of cost!
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“Lynn showed us how we could send our son to a private college for about the same cost as a state school.”
– Sue S., Wilton

In-Person Workshop Dates & Times

Due to limited registrations, reservations are required.
Wednesday, January 15th
6:15 - 7:45 pm

The Sterling House Community Center
Exhibit Room
2283 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06615

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January 15, 2025
The Sterling House Community Center

Virtual Workshop Dates & Times

We also offer online workshops from the comfort of your home.
“We decided to use ACFS to direct us through the college application process for our daughter. Also, having professionals work with our daughter, energize her, and help navigate her towards the college admission process has been very valuable.”
– Ken and Carol J.

Here is What You’ll Learn in One Hour

  • Critical information not covered during high school financial aid night.
  • Opportunities available for your student to attend an expensive private university for less than a state school.
  • Selecting colleges that will give you the best financial aid packages – more FREE money and less loans.
  • Locating and applying for every “need-based” scholarship, grant, and low-interest loan that your student may be eligible for!
  • Paying for college without relying on 529 plans, expensive private student loans or raiding your retirement accounts.
  • Simplify the process and making sure you do all the right things at the right time.
  • Which assets are taken into consideration when the U.S. Department of Education calculates your Expected Family Contribution (EFC).
  • The Biggest Mistakes parents can make that cause them to overpay for college, and how to avoid them.
  • The FAFSA form and all the other information you need to understand in order to maximize the amount of financial aid you are eligible to receive.
  • AND MUCH MORE!

Please Note: Even if your family is not eligible for need-based aid, we’ll cover the best strategies on how to pay for college in the most cost-efficient manner without straining the rest of your finances.

“With Lynn's financial expertise, we were able to appeal the aid we received and were successful in obtaining additional scholarship monies to make our daughter's educational dream a reality.”
– Z and D S.

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“Lynn walked me through each step and was patient in not only helping me, but taking the time to explain everything. Once I finally received my financial aid package and was disappointed in the amount I received, Lynn helped me put together an appeal letter that eventually got me more financial aid, ensuring that I’d be able to afford continuing my education.”
– Angela D.

Receive a Free Copy of Our Book

All attendees will leave with a printed copy
Free College Planning Book

Here’s what’s included –

  • 10 most expensive mistakes parents make when applying for college funding, and how to avoid them.
  • 4 little-known reasons why you should start planning your child’s college education NOW.
  • 7 things you should be doing right now to get the maximum amount of money for your child’s college education.
  • How to pick a college or university that will give you the best financial aid package – more FREE money & less loans!
  • 8 vital questions every parent must ask colleges before applying for financial aid.
  • and more!
“We have been working with Lynn Verilli and Advanced College Funding for the past three years. Lynn has provided us with exceptional financial expertise for our two daughters and helped us to secure the the most advantageous financial packages for each of them. We look forward to working with her for another three years for our two sons who will be Juniors in the fall. We highly recommend Lynn with no reservations.”
– Mike M.

About Lynn Verrilli

Founder of Advanced College Funding Solutions
Lynn Verrilli

My career began in business development working with three major corporations. After twenty plus years, I decided it was time for a career change. I accepted a lead position in my parents’ Investment Advisory Firm as a Registered Investment Advisor. Upon their retirement, I formed an Investment Advisory Firm, Affinity Financial Solutions, LLC to continue on in the field of investment and retirement planning.

While assisting numerous clients with their investment and retirement goals, I found that a major concern for many parents was determining the method they would use to pay for college and still effectively address other major planning issues like retirement funding. Also, I had watched as my five sisters, parents of nine boys and two girls, struggled with the amount of labor and research the college planning process entails.  This enabled me to witness a largely unfulfilled demand for assistance in navigating the course of planning for college admission. I can understand how overwhelming it can be for parents, who wish to secure their child’s opportunity for a higher education, while lacking the knowledge of where to start.

These facts became the catalyst for launching Advanced College Funding Solutions (ACFS) years ago. My knowledge and work experience in the finance industry coupled with my knowledge of college planning and funding has succeeded in relieving much stress for parents and students. I am an experienced College Planning Specialist, a member of the National Association of College Funding Advisors and The College Planning Network.

Our main goal is to alleviate the associated stress and to help families achieve educational goals, financial security, and peace of mind.

“Lynn at Advanced College Funding Solutions is quite knowledgeable and has given excellent guidance from the start. Navigating the college process for the first time was overwhelming and she made it easier; providing information and support each time we asked.”
– Amy G.

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