Ol' College Try Too Rich for Aid, Too Poor to Pay: Inside College Costs with Dr. Jason Slone
What if everything you thought you knew about paying for college… was wrong?
In this episode of Ol’ College Try, Matt sits down with Dr. Jason Slone—former professor, dean, financial advisor, and now CAP College Affordability Expert—to break down the reality behind college costs and financial aid.
Jason shares his unique journey from small-town Ohio to academia, the private sector, and ultimately helping families navigate one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives. Along the way, he unpacks why so many families feel “stuck in the middle”—too wealthy for aid, but nowhere near able to comfortably afford $300K+ for college.
You’ll learn:
- Why college prestige is often overrated
- How to have honest (and productive) money conversations with your kids
- What most families misunderstand about financial aid
- Why “fit” matters more than rankings
- How to think like an adult when making college decisions
Plus, Jason shares insights from his new book Too Rich for Aid, Too Poor to Pay—a quick, practical guide designed to help families cut through the noise and lower the cost of college.
🎵 Song Pick of the Episode:
Domino College by Jimmy Buffett
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