Scholarships Aren't The Only Way To Save Money On College

Scholarships Aren't The Only Way To Save Money On College

June 1, 2026 · 26 min · Episode 1073

About this episode

Alicia discusses alternative ways to save money on college beyond scholarships, emphasizing early college credit and career preparation.

Alicia is the founder of College Redefined. She grew up as a homeschooled student. During middle school, she became motivated to find ways to complete her college degree faster while making it cost-efficient at the same time. Through hard work and dedication, she graduated from high school with almost 2 years of college already completed. Upon graduation, she worked full-time as a school teacher for two years while still working on her degree. Alicia is passionate about helping students get an advantage in college by earning some college credits during middle/high school or a gap year. This will allow them to finish college quicker and for less money while strengthening their resume through work experience at a young age. In our conversation, we discussed: What students can be working on before they decide on their college major The best low-cost ways to explore different degrees The most expensive mistakes undecided students make Step one for students who feel stuck And much more… Alicia and I are teaming up with an amazing offer! Get lifetime access to the Scholarship GPS course, where you and your student will learn: How to identify the best scholarships for your student Best…

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