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The Education Path is a non-profit group 501(c)3 that provides resources to plan for and pay for college. Our focus is on the critical years in planning for college (Grades 9 thru 12). Our programs are designed to provide solutions to questions and concerns we continually hear from parents and students.

The Education Path is exactly what our name says. We provide a path to help students move through the college funding process using programs, monthly tips, and periodic updates. With our current focus on Georgia, we have compiled hundreds of local scholarships, along with some regional and national ones. We will begin adding additional states soon. If you know of any local scholarships that are available in your community, please email us at scholarships@theeducationpath.org.

The Education Path believes it is not only an individual effort but a community effort to make sure our next generation receives a high quality and affordable education. We help parents and students take advantage of the many local resources available such as college fairs, educational seminars, and scholarships. By getting an early start on paying for college, you can relax and enjoy significantly lower out of pocket costs.

Over the years, we've heard questions such as these again and again... PARENTS want to know: How do I find information on scholarships? What strategies can I use to get financial aid? Is there a timeline I can follow through this entire process? STUDENTS want to know: What's the best school for the major I want to pursue? How do schools view my SAT scores if I take the test a few times? How do schools consider my involvement in extra curricular activities and community service?

The CHALLENGES that you're facing:

Costs just keep going up. Year after year the average increase in the cost of tuition has ranged from 6% to 8%. The lower end of the range is typical for private colleges and the upper end for public colleges. For the 2006-2007 school year this range has narrowed, 5.9% for private colleges and 6.3% for public colleges. Consider the cost of attendance for the University of Georgia, the 1996-1997 cost was $9,000 compared to approximately $15,000 per year for the 2006-2007 school year. This is a 65% cost increase over 10 years. This increase is comparable to what students at Princeton University found. The cost of attendance was $28,325 ten years ago to $45,500 for the 2006-2007 school year. This represents a 61% cost increase over the last 10 years. This number is expected to increase through the years of 2013-2014.

Competition among students is getting tougher. Incoming freshman classes have reported an increase in the average GPA. The incoming freshman class for North Carolina State University has an average GPA of 4.1 and the freshman class at the University of Florida had an average GPA of 3.99.

Family savings can't keep up. This applies to all income levels. Student debt is at an all time high. The average amount of debt a student is taking on when leaving college is approximately $19,000. Federal loans are increasing each and every year while private loans are reaching unprecedented levels. Private loans have increased 734% in the school year 2004-2005 compared to 10 years ago.

It's getting harder to graduate in 4 years. Many students are now taking six years to graduate. Four year graduation rates can range from 10% to 90% depending on the school. This will vary from public to private schools.

The Education Path has the SOLUTION:

• Process - The Education Path takes a comprehensive approach to planning while breaking down the process into simple, actionable steps.
• Getting a quick start - We show you the benefits of starting the process in the freshman year of high school.
• Timeline - A step-by-step action list helps you stay on track.
• Education - We provide informative seminars to educate parents and students on the concepts you need to know.
• Scholarships - We provide one of the most comprehensive sources for local scholarships.

The mission of The Education Path is to provide the necessary education and resources for high school students, their parents, and others seeking a college education so they can minimize the cost of college, find the best match, and graduate within 4 years.

Our overall goal is to eliminate or reduce the rising debt load the average family and/or student is taking on by the time he or she leaves college.

We help you achieve this by:

• creating an awareness of college planning;
• identifying scholarships which may be available to you;
• increasing savings in the right areas;
• maximizing all of your available tax savings; and
• leveraging your ability to take advantage of any available financial aid.

Contact us today or sign up for an upcoming seminar if you are ready to get started on the path toward achieving your education goals.