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123 College is 25 years old and one of the largest nationwide college planning companies. 1994-2019 25 Year Anniversary We assist your student for all undergraduate years with: board exam test preparation, choosing a major, choosing a college or university, financial aid negotiations, FAFSA / CSS Profile filing,and maximizing your financial aid eligibility to get the most grants and scholarships. Today 4 years of college costs $60,000 plus at a public university, and costs upwards of $250,000 at a private university. Statistics show that in 15 years the annual cost of a public university will be $45,000, and a private university will top $80,000. Today 60% of college students will take 5-6 years to graduate. There are 35 million students in the U.S. College costs are rising at 3 times the rate of inflation. 92% of students will need financial aid. 100% of parents like you will need financial planning strategies. FACT VS. FICTION Fiction: My income is too high, I won't qualify for financial aid. Fact: Many middle and upper-middle income families do qualify each year. Fiction: My child did not qualify to win a National Merit Scholarship. Fact: Need-based aid is based upon income, assets, number of children, etc., and not on academic achievement. We specialize in helping students get both. Fiction: If my child doesn't qualify for need-based aid, there is no hope. Fact: There are millions of dollars of merit aid for those with academic, artistic & athletic talent. 123 College conducts the most advanced search in the industry from a database of over 2 million different grants and scholarships for every subscriber. Fiction: Having a nice home will prevent me from getting aid. Fact: Certain schools may assess your home value, other schools will not. 123 College shows you exactly which schools assess the home value. Our advisors can provide financial solutions.