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High School Counselors
Topic
High School Counselors Presents: Counseling’s Biggest Blind Spot: Closing the College Funding Gap (P.S. It’s not Financial Aid!)
Time
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 12:00 PM (Pacific)
Description

You can do everything right with your students—and still watch college plans fall apart because of money. 

True college success happens when admissions counseling, financial aid form completion, and college funding planning work together.  Most schools cover the first two well—but without early, realistic guidance for families about preparing to pay for college, students are often admitted to schools they simply can’t afford. 

Join us to learn free, easy strategies that boost parent engagement, close the gap in college financial education, and improve student outcomes—without adding to your workload or asking counselors to become financial experts.

Speaker

Cyndi Menegaz

National Program Director @SMARTTRACK College Funding

SMARTTRACK® College Funding is a national leader in helping families better pay for college. Cyndi is a popular speaker and conducts workshops across the country, educating and empowering parents and professional colleagues on the critically important financial piece of college planning. Prior to joining SMARTTRACK®, she had a successful career in the video business and received a degree in Communication Studies from Northwestern University. Cyndi is also the proud mom of twins who recently graduated from college debt free!

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