Nearly four weeks into the school year, one topic is on the minds of a lot of high school seniors: college. These 12th graders are likely asking themselves such questions as “Where do I want to go to school?,” “What should my major be?” and “What classes should I take when I’m there?”

Another important question they may or may not be pondering: “How should I prepare for financial assistance so I’m not up to my eyeballs in student loan debt by the time I graduate?”

Thankfully, Bay College Planning will be presenting a free workshop at the Benicia Public Library to answer this and other questions.

Bay College Planning is a San Ramon-based collective of financial aid planning specialists that gives clients guidance on how to best prepare for college and the monetary issues that come with it. The certified company serves all of Marin County, various communities in Northern California stretching from Sacramento to Sunnyvale and even the state of Hawaii.

The workshop will discuss funding strategies to get into– and out of– the right college in a way that is affordable for their families. Topics covered include:

* How to pay for college with minimum money out of one’s pocket.

* How to send your child to private school at the cost of a state school.

* How to pick the colleges that will give you the most amount of money.

* How to help pick the correct career path.

* What your chance of financial aid is.

* When you should start a college savings plan.

* The one mistake every parent makes when applying for scholarships.

The workshop will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 15, in the meeting room of the library, located at 150 East L St. The workshop is open to students and parents. Space is limited, so reserve your seat by calling 410-9872 or emailing info@baycollegeplanning.com. For more information, visit baycollegeplanning.com.

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