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Bright Futures Start Here

At SmartFuture, we believe that every child deserves to achieve their academic goals, regardless of where they come from. Our comprehensive college planning webinar is designed to help provide parents with the tools, insight, and guidance they need to fund their child’s future the smart way.

Here’s What To Expect: 

This free webinar offers a detailed exploration of financial aid and loans within the broader context of preparing for college expenses, as explained by field experts, providing you with unparalleled insight into crucial areas such as:

Funding Opportunities

Learn about funding opportunities including merit scholarships, need-based scholarships, grants, and federal financial aid options such as the Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG), Direct Loans (both unsubsidized and subsidized), and Federal Work-Study programs. We’ll help you navigate these opportunities to select the best fit for your family’s financial situation.

Form Must-Haves 

Applying for financial aid can be overwhelming for students and their parents. We guide you through the must-have steps for filling out financial aid forms like the FAFSA and CSS Profile.

Appealing Decisions

If the initial financial aid offer doesn’t meet your expectations, it’s not the end of the road. Understand the process of a financial aid appeal, including how to present extenuating circumstances and leverage offers from competing colleges to potentially increase your aid package. Appeals can often result in additional aid ranging from $2K to upwards of $10K per year, depending on the strength of your reasoning.

Admissions Insight

Applying early to colleges (through early action and early decision programs) can significantly impact your financial aid and admissions success. We’ll discuss how prioritizing both your college application and financial aid submission by their respective deadlines ensures you’re in the best position to receive all the available funds and admissions offers.

Who Is This Webinar For? 

  • Parents of high school students who are curious about the college funding process but don’t know where to begin.
  • Families who already know which funding path to take, but need insight into navigating their journey.
  • Parents whose child has a specific dream school in mind, but need tailored insight into bringing their vision to life.
  • Families who are unfamiliar with college admissions deadlines and applications and need guidance on how to start the process.
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Hear From Our Past Students

“I have been working with Kevin Murphy during the college financing and entrance process for my eldest child. Since I am going through this process for the first time, guidance was absolutely necessary. Kevin has proven to be a valuable asset during this journey. Kevin's knowledge and experience have been a tremendous help. I will definitely rely on and employ Kevin's expertise and services for my next two children when it is their turn to go through the college process. I highly recommend Kevin for anyone looking for help through this very confusing and laborious process.”
“I can't say enough about our experience. Kevin is exceptional at what he does! He helped us navigate and create the optimal financial college plan for both of our children. He answers every question quickly, he is funny, personable, and very easy to talk to. The college planning process was made easy and stress-free. We were so impressed with the college planning that we decided to use Kevin to help us with retirement planning. He is extremely knowledgeable and has been very helpful. Overall, working with this team has been a great experience.”
“My oldest son was starting the college search and I realized very quickly that I had little understanding of the college process. Feeling completely overwhelmed, I stumbled upon Kevin’s page and quickly accepted the offer to attend a free webinar on the college process. Upon meeting Kevin, we immediately knew he was someone we connected with and felt completely at ease with. Kevin made himself available to us almost on a weekly basis whenever a question or concern arose. He and his staff also worked with my son on identifying colleges he might like to go to, provided him with timelines starting in his junior year of what he should be doing and helped him write and rewrite his essay. As the college process was underway, Kevin started helping us get our finances in order. He helped us put our children's savings into appropriate plans, helped us understand the market and its fluctuations, helped us learn how to better budget our money and pay down our credit cards. He even helped us when it came to buying a new car. There was nothing Kevin couldn’t help us with. Kevin continuously keeps up to date on how we are tracking towards our financial needs and makes consultative suggestions when needed. My oldest son is now in his second year of college and is excelling. Kevin is currently helping us with our second son’s college journey and remains a financial advisor I couldn’t imagine not having on our side. With his support and expertise, I am confident in my family's financial future and my children's college career. My family and I look forward to working with Kevin for years to come.”
“I learned of SmartFuture when I signed up for a college planning workshop at the beginning of my son’s junior year in high school. Honestly, I had not saved any money for college and was in a panic. However, I did not plan to use a financial planning service, as I thought only the wealthy used financial planners. I hesitantly signed up for the individual session after the workshop and was very fortunate to meet with Kevin Murphy. With Kevin’s assistance, I was able to not only set aside money for college but for retirement as well. He also assisted us in college applications and financial aid forms. He made sure everything went in correctly and on time and met with us multiple times throughout the process. My son was accepted to the college he had his heart set on going to, and I am able to pay for it without taking out huge loans. I honestly don’t think this would be the case without Kevin’s help. I am thoroughly grateful to Kevin for his patience, attentiveness, and knowledge. I strongly recommend SmartFuture to everyone, especially working-class people who never considered that a financial planning service could help them.”
“I cannot express how happy I am to have had the privilege to work with Kevin Murphy. I first met Kevin when my kids were freshmen in high school. Everyone laughed that I was starting so early, but it was the best thing I could have done. Kevin guided our family on the financial side of how to pay for college and beyond. Being a working parent, I needed this service to help navigate all the forms! All through the journey, Kevin really became a part of our extended family. Fast forward…both my kids have been accepted to the school of their choice! Living in Florida, he advised it was crazy to go out of state since we have great public universities. Both kids are thriving and we still reach out for advice when needed. Highly recommend!!!!!!”
“My wife and I worked with Kevin from SmartFuture and found his knowledge and advice invaluable. He is thoroughly familiar with the college planning process and only wish we had known him earlier. He is patient, listens to all questions and recommends strategies to ease the stress paying for higher education. We strongly recommend their services in planning for college.”
“We cannot say enough positive and wonderful things about our experience with SmartFuture. Kevin was a pleasure to work with. He was professional, timely and extremely insightful as he helped us navigate the college application process. His attention to detail and advice was remarkable. We are so grateful to Kevin and would highly recommend this company.”
“Kevin Murphy is courteous and helpful. I started working with him after my daughter committed to a university. He took over filing FAFSA's every year after the first one. I wish I would have hired him while she was searching for colleges to learn of more scholarships or grants. My daughter needed to add on a fifth year, and her scholarships ended after the fourth year. Kevin came to the rescue by drafting an appeal letter to the university to get financial aid for the fifth year. The university listened and awarded her grant money and scholarships to help. That would never have happened without Kevin's assistance. I am forever grateful to Kevin for his expertise over the course of my daughter's educational journey!”
“My experience with SmartFuture has been nothing short of incredible. Their services have been reliable, comprehensive, professional, practical and respectful at all times. My financial advisor, Kevin Murphy, developed a thorough plan to guide me in paying for my daughter's college education, and then he helped me realize that plan every step of the way. His strategy embraced the reality of my financial situation, maximizing opportunities for growth while also cutting unnecessary costs. As a result, I am on track to pay for 4 years of OOS college (and possibly beyond) without taking a single loan in my name or my daughter's. The peace of mind that comes with that statement is immeasurable.”
“Wish I could give 10 stars. Kevin manages and drives the process with efficiency, and the results have been staggering for both of my sons in their college application process.”
“Working with Kevin was amazing! He walked us through every step of the way. Thank you for helping make my nephew's dreams come true!”
“Kevin Murphy, I don’t even know where to begin. He has been a true lifesaver. I don’t know what I would have done without him throughout this process. He was there every step of the way and spent countless hours advising us. He is incredibly knowledgeable on every aspect of the college planning process, and it is clear that he loves what he does. He takes a personal interest in doing right by all the families he helps. He is professional, patient, attentive, responsive, and truly cares about his clients. He was not afraid to be honest and share his opinions with us based on his professional judgment, even when it was difficult. He is extremely gifted at what he does. We consider Kevin a part of the family now. That is the highest compliment I could give. I highly recommend Kevin Murphy. It was worth every penny we spent. You will not find better people to help with your educational needs.”
“Very knowledgeable in developing a plan of how to pay for college.”
“We had two seniors headed for college at the same time. Needless to say, it is an overwhelming and daunting process. There are so many nuances to the timing and strategy of choosing the right school and getting the best financial package. Kevin Murphy was an absolute pleasure to work with! He is professional, knowledgeable, and extremely thorough. He connected us with all the right resources and information to do this right the first time. I highly recommend his services!”
“Through my daughter's high school, I opted to listen to a webinar, and it was the best decision for college planning! The whole process was extremely easy. From the first consultation to filing the loans for the first college bill, Mr. Murphy was extremely helpful. I never had to worry about filing any paperwork or financial aid. When it came time, I knew it would be done! Then when we needed to appeal the offers, Mr. Murphy talked us through everything. My daughter ended up at her #1 school with a fantastic scholarship package! In addition to all the financial assistance, Mr. Murphy refined my daughter's college list and even edited her essay! Made for such a pleasant college process at home! Highly recommend!”
“Kevin was the most helpful during my college application process. Not only is he so friendly, but he also offers realistic and honest feedback. My family is very thankful for his help, as he is also assisting my younger brother. Definitely recommend!”
“Applying for college last year was a challenging experience. Once 2020 came, I was faced with a lot of anxiety. Having to apply for college while in quarantine felt almost impossible. I am now a freshman in college and thanks to Kevin Murphy, I was able to get the financial aid and support I needed in order to get into school. Kevin was patient but also persistent in making sure I submitted all of my paperwork. I am so grateful that I received help from him. As a first-generation student, I am able to say that I feel empowered to finally be in college. I feel a lot more financially literate and aware of the steps I need to take as I continue financing college.”
“Having zero experience with taking out loans and filling out a FAFSA, Kevin Murphy made the stressful process much easier. Dealing with Kevin as my advisor was a really good experience. Instead of just telling us what loan to pick, he broke down why and compared it to other loans so we had an overall view. School is stressful alone, but the process of transferring added more stress. Having Kevin help me throughout this experience took away a lot of that stress. Thank you, Kevin, for all your help.”
“Incredibly pleased! Kevin Murphy is amazing! Extensively knowledgeable in his field, he worked diligently preparing us for every aspect of college and addressed all the questions and concerns we had. Kevin is an exceptionally talented young man who went far and beyond to answer all of these questions and lay a clear, well-articulated path along the way. Communication is key along this journey, and he truly cared about making it the least painful and most successful. You could not ask for more. Highly recommend!”
“My daughter and I began the college search and application process lost and overwhelmed. Kevin guided us through each step, simplifying the process and keeping us on the right track. My daughter had several excellent offers to select from. I highly recommend Kevin's services to find the right school at the best price.”
“Kevin Murphy is the bomb!! We got started late, yet he quickly and efficiently got us up to speed, so that we had an amazingly positive college application experience. Additionally, he assisted us with the FAFSA, the CSS profile, and helped us navigate the whole financial aid process. If you are looking to make the college experience, from search to acceptance and beyond, Kevin is the one to guide you down this path. From the bottom of my heart--THANK YOU!!”

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