We have a special event this week! Financial aid expert, Mark Salisbury, will be hosting a three-part series on college costs and affordability. An advocate for transparency in U.S. higher education costs, Mark's sessions are guaranteed to help you feel confident guiding your students in the college decision process. 

 Join us for one, two, or all three sessions! 

The Real Story About College Pricing February 12, 2025, 4pm PT / 7pm ET From Admissibility to Affordability: A New Paradigm for the College Search February 26, 2025, 4pm PT / 7pm ET College Affordability: Knowledge is Power March 12, 2025, 4pm PT / 7pm ET

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About the Author

Amanda Volz

Amanda joins the NGPF Team with over 20 years of experience teaching personal finance. During that time, she led her students to hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships, won multiple awards, and most importantly, impacted the financial lives of thousands of high school students. Amanda prides herself on being an educational leader and is constantly looking for innovative ways to make the classroom relevant, rigorous, and fun. She is a passionate advocate for financial education and has been a long-time member of the NGPF community. Fun fact - Amanda was NGPF’s first teacher account! When Amanda isn’t working, she enjoys cooking, gardening, and traveling with her husband and two children.