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Our Mission

College Funding Specialists' mission is to make going to college a reality for any student. Now, more than ever, it is crucial to know all your options. Our goal is to show families how to take the guesswork out of planning and paying for college to make sure it is as easy and affordable a process as possible.

The Facts About Affording College

The average cost for an undergraduate degree at a public college in Texas is over $90,000
Undergraduate degrees at a private college range from $120,000-$200,000+
Each year the average cost of college increases by 6%
Six out of ten families have nothing saved for their student's college education
Three out of ten have money saved, but it is less than $10,000 for all their children
Preparing for college should begin at birth...at the very latest by the student's sophomore year of high school
On average it takes a student 5.8 years to obtain their bachelors degree

College Planning Workshops

Each month College Funding Specialists provides free and informational workshops around the Austin and surrounding areas. The workshops are designed to introduce families to the college planning and financial aid process. Please visit our Upcoming Workshops page to find out more about what our workshops cover and to find a workshop near you!