College Knowledge-The podcast where college admissions meets family financial strategy.
Are you trying to understand how financial aid actually works, how to get into the best fit college, why some students receive merit scholarships, or how families can pay for college without jeopardizing retirement?
On the College Knowledge Podcast, we break down the financial side of college—how colleges price tuition, how financial aid packages are built, and how families make smart decisions about getting into and paying for higher education.
Hosted by experts from Elite Collegiate Planning, Paradigm Financial Group, and College Planning Network, the show features conversations with admissions leaders, financial aid professionals, and higher education experts including voices like Jeff Selingo & Michael B. Horn.
Each episode helps families understand the real economics of college, financial aid strategy, and how to navigate the admissions process without making costly financial mistakes.
College Knowledge-The podcast where college admissions meets family financial strategy.
173. The True Cost of College & Why the System Is Broken | Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab
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In this episode of the College Knowledge Podcast, host Joe Kerns sits down with renowned sociologist Dr. Sara Goldrick‑Rab to uncover the real drivers behind rising college costs and the policies shaping higher education today.
As the founder of the Real College movement and author of Paying the Price, Dr. Goldrick-Rab breaks down why the current education system is failing students and families, how financial aid is often misunderstood, and what meaningful reform could look like.
Listeners will walk away with practical insights for navigating the college financial journey — plus a deeper understanding of bold solutions such as free community college and the policy changes needed to make higher education more affordable and equitable for all.
🎧 Tune in for a must-listen conversation on college access, affordability, and the future of education
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