UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS
ROC College Planning offers both virtual and in-person workshops and
seminars designed to inform you about the ins and outs of the financial process. The
earlier you become aware of the process, the easier it will be. Therefore, attending one
of our free seminars should be beneficial and a great way to ask questions with real-
time answers.
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FREE FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOPS
ROC conducts free financial aid workshops throughout the year.​
• How to minimize your Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
• Timelines and requirements
• Student assets vs. parent assets
• How to value your home
• How colleges view 529 and other education savings plans.
• How colleges view retirement plans and retirement contributions.
• Which schools offer the most need-based and/or merit-based money.
• How to negotiate and improve your initial financial aid award with colleges.
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FOR GUIDANCE COUNSELORS
ROC provides free financial aid workshops for high schools throughout New Jersey.
The 1-hour power-point presentation is a comprehensive tutorial for high and/or college
parents.
There is no solicitation and/or mention of services during the presentation. The workshop
is very interactive as attendees are encouraged to ask question throughout.
Some of the content includes:
• How to minimize your Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
• Student assets vs. parent assets
• How to value your home
• How colleges view 529 and other education savings plans
• How colleges view retirement plans and retirement contributions
• Which schools offer the most need-based and/or merit-based money
• How to negotiate and improve your initial financial aid award with colleges
We have worked for years to develop the best possible financial aid workshop available.
We believe we have reached that status and continue to evolve and improve with each
presentation.
We have dozens of guidance counselors, PTA members, and administrators that serve as
enthusiastic referrals for our program.