Cupertino, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/06/2011 -- Families of college bound students need to know how Financial Aid really works, why Private Schools can cost less than Publics, what they need to do, and when they need to do it.

David Beck of Bay Area Planners is offering a half-day workshop giving comprehensive training on the best practices and strategies for college financial planning. Attendees will learn what’s working right now, and receive a step-by-step walk through of preparing a college plan. For families, this is solid content, everything they need to know about financial aid and college selection, all in one place at one time and for only $49.

Plus, they will hear the concerns and issues of other parents attending, and can network and develop relationships with them. These fortunate attendees will become the go-to person on college planning in their family and school community.

The critical early steps of the ‘7 Steps to College’ program will be covered. These are: setting your strategy, getting financial aid, and college selection. All their questions will be answered, and they will come away with their own College Plan.

When: Saturday, October 1st, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Where: Biltmore Hotel, 2151 Laurelwood Rd., Santa Clara, CA 95054

How: Call 408-725-7135 to register. Workshop is $49. A workbook will be provided.