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Shellee Howard from College Ready Plan shares the secret secrets to getting more scholarships.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n \n
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\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Welcome to Healthy Happy Wise Wealthy!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you’ve ever felt that familiar flutter of panic the moment someone says the word “college,” this episode is for you. Mary Meyer welcomes back Shellee Howard, CEO of College Ready and freshly named 2026 Global Educational Consultant of the Year and one of 2026’s 100 Women to Know in America. After one of her short videos went viral with thousands of questions and shares, Shellee returns to pull back the curtain on the thing that terrifies families most: paying for college. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This conversation proves you don’t have to choose between your child’s education and your financial freedom. With warmth, honesty, and 18 years of experience guiding more than 2,700 families, Shellee breaks down the FAFSA, the four buckets of college money, and the little-known art of negotiating with colleges the same way wealthy families have for generations. You’re not alone if this all feels overwhelming, and by the end of this episode, you’ll feel clear, capable, and ready to plan with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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