How does PEC help make college more affordable?
PEC identifies schools that not only fit the student’s needs, but will be likely to offer a merit scholarship.
With the cost of attending a private college nudging past $40,000 a year, many families are concerned with their ability to meet this cost. Porter Education Consulting is keenly aware of this burden. One of the best ways to help reduce this cost is through merit scholarships offered to incoming students directly from the school. These awards are not based on financial need but are given to students who demonstrate academic strength. Many families are pleasantly surprised to find that their ‘B’ student may qualify for a significant scholarship.
PEC makes every effort to identify schools that not only fit the student’s needs, but will be likely to offer a merit scholarship to the applicant. Recent awards have ranged from $30,000 to $5,000 per year. It is not unusual for a family to discover that the cost of attending a private college can be the same as attending a state school once the merit scholarship is factored into the equation. This allows the student to make their selection based on what school will best meet their needs, not solely on cost.