Paying for College without going Broke !


Tues, April 25th, 2023 to Skyline HS in Sammamish, WA   6pm

Learn how to approach paying for college and NOT paying List Price!




Upcoming College Financial Aid Seminars/Events

Recent Past Seminars/Talks


- Thurs Feb 23rd, 2023 Presentation to clients of Investment Firm in Atlanta, GA


- Jan 19th, 2023 Presentation to Estate Planning Counsel, Everett, WA


- Nov,10th, 2022 Bainbridge Island High School, Presentation to Parents and Students


- Sept 15th, 2022 Presentation to Independent Counselor Group in Greensboro, NC


- Wed, Nov 17th, 2021 East King County Estate Planning Council (in Person!)


- Mon, Oct 11th, 2021 to Northwest Yeshiva HS via Zoom


- Wed, Sept 15th 2021 to Private Counselor's Clients via Zoom


- Tues, Oct 27th, 2020 7pm for Skyline HS via Zoom, open to the public.


- Thursday Oct 1, 2020 7pm for Issaquah HS via Zoom, but EVERYONE is welcome to attend!


- Tues, Feb 4th, 2020 7pm, Bainbridge Island High School library.  "Paying for College without going Broke!"  Free and open to the public.







Start the Process


After reading through the information on this website and you would like to proceed, please complete the contact form by clicking here.I would email the listing of questions for you to begin. Prior to the meeting, I spend several hours researching your situation so that I can tailor the discussion to your family's circumstances. With a small investment and a little time, you can save yourself thousands concentration on colleges that are affordable to you, the parents, and also satisfy your student's academic and social needs!


​​​​​Is your group interested in a presentation?


If you are interested in a speaker for Financial Aid Night or Paying for College, send a request to: paula@paulabishop.com  One-hour talks are available for your company, school, PTA, sports and church groups.  Free to high schools and non-profits. Topics include:


  • Step by Step Procedures for Filling out Financial Aid Forms to include the FAFSA and the CSS Profile

  • In depth Discussion of 529 College savings plans and GET

  • The Secrets of Financial Aid for College

  • How to Determine if You Qualify for Financial Aid and for How Much Aid

  • Financial Aid Award Letters - Are They Telling the Parents Enough?  How to Evaluate Awards