Why Your Student’s Major Matters More Than You Think—for Financial Aid and Beyond
Many families treat a student’s major as something to “figure out later,” but waiting can lead to missed aid, wasted credits, and longer (more expensive) college timelines. At Diversified College Planning, we help families make smarter choices upfront—starting with aligning academic interests to majors that create both financial and career advantages.
Your student doesn’t need to be 100% certain—but identifying a direction early allows us to target schools that are more generous with aid for specific programs and avoid the financial cost of transferring or switching paths midstream.
How Majors Impact Financial Planning
A declared major influences far more than most parents realize:
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Many colleges offer major-specific scholarships that aren’t available to undeclared students
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Certain majors lead to higher-paying internships, which reduce out-of-pocket college costs
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A defined path streamlines the college search, helping families identify value-focused schools that support both academics and career outcomes
Help Your Student Choose Wisely
Our process at Diversified College Planning includes interest assessments, career alignment tools, and a review of majors that offer both long-term stability and strong aid potential. We also help you understand which majors are over-saturated or under-resourced—so you can make smarter decisions with fewer regrets.
Contact Us Today:
Not sure which major your student should pursue—or how to factor that into aid and admissions? We’ll guide the way.
📞 Call us at 770-662-8510
📅 Schedule a free consultation: Book with Mike
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