1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by Dr. Shaan Patel, the Founder &amp;amp; CEO of Prep Expert, a company that has helped more than 100,000 students improve their SAT and ACT scores, get into top colleges, and win over $100 million in scholarships. They discuss&amp;nbsp;how students and families can make college more affordable through scholarships and financial aid. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; They also talk about: Why this October’s FAFSA opening is such a big deal (the first time in three years it’s been on time) How to avoid common scholarship scams, and the proven strategies students can use to maximize their chances of winning scholarships. The dos and don’ts of filling out the FAFSA and why applying early makes all the difference. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Learn more about the show at&amp;nbsp;www.SavingWithSteve.us Saving With Steve https://www.savingwithsteve.us/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/39421410/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/196599190