5 Expensive College Financial Aid Mistakes (That Could Cost You $100,000+)

💥 One small mistake on your FAFSA or CSS Profile could cost your family $100,000 or more in lost financial aid.

In this video, Joe Kerins— Joe The College Pro and the most credentialed college financial planner in the U.S.—walks you through 5 of the most common and expensive mistakes families make when applying for financial aid.

Using real numbers from a fictional family, you’ll see how each error directly increases the Student Aid Index (SAI) and Expected Family Contribution (EFC), leading to higher college bills.

🎓 Whether you're applying to college soon or planning ahead, this video could save your family thousands.

✅ Learn how to avoid mistakes with:

Retirement savings reporting

529 plan ownership

Capital gains timing

Roth IRA withdrawals

IRA rollovers

📉 FAFSA SAI could be as low as $32,000 — but one wrong move can push it above $86,000.

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