{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Level Up Life After 40 with Chey P and Amy E","title":"College Without Crushing Debt: What Every Parent Needs to Know | with Shellee Howard","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2790,"description":"What if college didn't have to leave your family buried in student loan debt?In this episode of Level Up Life After 40, we're excited to welcome Shellee Howard—educational consultant, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and founder of College Ready. After experiencing firsthand how overwhelming and confusing the college admissions process can be, Shellee turned that challenge into a mission: helping families create a smarter path to college while reducing costs and maximizing opportunities.This conversation goes far beyond scholarships. Shellee shares practical strategies to help families think strategically about college, career, and long-term success—starting much earlier than most people realize.In this episode, we discuss:How to reduce the cost of college and avoid unnecessary student loan debtScholarship strategies that many families overlookWhy college planning should start earlier than you thinkLooking at college as an investment and understanding the return on that investment (ROI)Helping students discover their strengths, purpose, and future career pathCommon misconceptions about the college admissions processShellee's entrepreneurial journey and how one personal challenge became a business that's changing livesWhether your child is years away from college or already preparing applications, this episode is filled with practical advice that can help your family make informed decisions and potentially save thousands of dollars.We're so grateful Shellee joined us to share her knowledge and passion for helping students succeed. We know you'll leave this conversation feeling more confident, informed, and encouraged.Connect with Shellee Howard🌐 College Ready\nhttps://collegereadyplan.com/📚 Bestselling BooksHow to Send Your Child to College Without Losing Your Mind or Your MoneyThe College Admissions Plan Simplified🌎 Empower Education – Passion with a Purpose\nhttps://empowereducation.world/📺 YouTube\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@collegereadyplan📱 Instagram...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/wYKvi_2PwPlmtaxCMTL1onkkhOlnJ9_cd0KkDUpIlmM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zMGZk/ZDg4YWZlOTcxYzVk/OGU1YTU0ZDcyYmVj/ODkxOS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}