College Financial Planning: Student Loans

Course Details

Date

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

9:00am – 11:00am
(Registration: 8:30am)

Field of Study

Specialized Knowledge

Course Number

4183001C

CPE Credit

2.0 hours CPE credit

Level of Knowledge

Overview

Vendor

CalCPA Education Foundation

Prerequisites

None.

Description

Student loans remain a major source of funding for college and it is very important that families and students manage them wisely. Review the various education and alternative loans that families and students may want to consider.

Consolidation is an important option that students or parents should consider after the student leaves college. When is the best time to consolidate and what loans does one include? The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal loans is an option student have. Review the pros and cons of the program and whom should consider the program.

Materials are provided as an ebook

Highlights

  • Undergraduate student loans: Federal; in the student’s name
  • Stafford loans: Subsidized and unsubsidized
  • PLUS loan
  • Private student loans
  • Graduate student loans: Federal, Stafford, Grad PLUS and private student loans
  • Consolidating student loans: Federal, student, parent and private
  • Other financing options: Home equity/line of credit; margin accounts; family loans; credit cards; and retirement accounts
  • Federal Public Loan Forgiveness Program

Objectives

  • Identify different loans available to students and families.
  • Determine the pros and cons of each type of loan.
  • Recognize when loans can be consolidated and who can consolidate them.
  • Identify other financing options for college.

Designed For

CPAs, CFPs, lawyers and personal financial planners.

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Course Pricing

Member Fee

Applicable if you are a HSCPA member in good standing.

$60.00
Non-Member Fee

Applicable if you are not a HSCPA member.

$94.00
Your Price $94.00

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