Description

The COVID-19 virus is having a dramatic impact on the world. In this episode I discuss how it’s changing the face of college, both in the short term and in the future. From online classes to student loan debt, I dive into the key topics for students and parent who are navigating the college decision process.

Instagram shout-out segment: Asked for people to recommend a Financial Independence blog

• @late_bloomer_baby_boomer recommends @thechrispeach (https://www.moneypeach.com/)
• @thefrugalog (https://www.thefrugalog.com/)
• @melannialmoney recommends @apurplelife (https://apurplelife.com/)
• @prescriptions_and_paychecks recommends @inspire.to.fire (https://www.inspiretofire.com/), @thefioneers (https://thefioneers.com/), @modernfimily (https://modernfimily.com/)

Podcasts recommendations:

• @Sabsphils recommends @journeytolaunch, @hisandhermoney (http://www.hisandhermoney.com/instagram/), @choosefiradio (https://www.choosefi.com/all-podcast-episodes/), and @meaningfulmoney.tv (https://linkin.bio/meaningfulmoney-tv)

Main topics covered in episode:

• What colleges are doing now to deal with this: changes to classes and costs?
• Short-term plans once it subsides: what is the plan to re-open this fall?
• What it means in the long term for colleges: how will we see college change in the future?
• Advice for parents and students during this unprecedented time

Link to: Survey results from SimpsonScarborough

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