College Costs, Divorce, and Financial Aid: What Parents Need to Know Before It’s Too Late
Tue Jan 13 2026
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College costs continue to rise, and for families dealing with divorce, remarriage, or complex finances, planning can feel overwhelming. In this episode of the Modern Arizona Podcast, Billie Tarascio sits down with a college funding expert to break down how financial aid really works and what parents need to understand before costly mistakes are made.
Brad Baldridge is a College Funding Specialist and the founder of Taming the High Cost of College. With nearly 20 years of experience, Brad has helped thousands of families plan and pay for college without derailing their finances or retirement. As a financial expert, consultant, and podcast host, he teaches parents how to choose the right school, maximize financial aid and scholarships, and reduce reliance on student loans through smart, proven strategies.
Topics discussed in this episode include:
✔️ How divorce affects FAFSA and college financial aid eligibility
✔️ The difference between FAFSA and the CSS Profile
✔️ How income, assets, and remarriage impact aid calculations
✔️ When families qualify for need-based aid and Pell Grants
✔️ College planning strategies for divorced and blended families
✔️ Why early planning matters more than most parents realize
Learn more and connect with Brad Baldridge:
Website: https://www.tamingthehighcostofcollege.com
If you found this episode helpful, like, subscribe, and share it with someone planning for college.
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Send us a text College costs continue to rise, and for families dealing with divorce, remarriage, or complex finances, planning can feel overwhelming. In this episode of the Modern Arizona Podcast, Billie Tarascio sits down with a college funding expert to break down how financial aid really works and what parents need to understand before costly mistakes are made. Brad Baldridge is a College Funding Specialist and the founder of Taming the High Cost of College. With nearly 20 years of experience, Brad has helped thousands of families plan and pay for college without derailing their finances or retirement. As a financial expert, consultant, and podcast host, he teaches parents how to choose the right school, maximize financial aid and scholarships, and reduce reliance on student loans through smart, proven strategies. Topics discussed in this episode include: ✔️ How divorce affects FAFSA and college financial aid eligibility ✔️ The difference between FAFSA and the CSS Profile ✔️ How income, assets, and remarriage impact aid calculations ✔️ When families qualify for need-based aid and Pell Grants ✔️ College planning strategies for divorced and blended families ✔️ Why early planning matters more than most parents realize Learn more and connect with Brad Baldridge: Website: https://www.tamingthehighcostofcollege.com If you found this episode helpful, like, subscribe, and share it with someone planning for college.