Apply.

Verbansky recommends that parents become very proactive when it comes

to applying for scholarships, grants, and other free sources of money.

"Believe it or not, most parents go deep into debt when paying for

school because they never send in the necessary applications for their

child's scholarships and grants," commented Verbansky. "You

should not lose twenty-thousand dollars simply because you're too lazy

to fill in a few forms!"

Quantify.

In addition to applying for scholarships and grants, Verbansky also proposes

that parents must, as he puts it, "paint with a broad brush"

to secure their child's funding. "From experience, we know that we

should never put all of our eggs in one basket," quipped Verbansky.

"When it comes to scholarships, every parent must enthusiastically

apply to any and all sources of free money that they can possibly find

to pay for their child's schooling."

Qualify.

According to Verbansky, the most important aspect of getting scholarships

and grants is qualifying for the money. "Most parents feel that 'qualifying'

is the hardest part about getting free money," said Verbansky. "The

reality is that you simply need to make your child look worth it.

"Legally,

hundreds of companies nationwide must offer scholarships and grants each

year," continued Verbansky. "All you need to do is turn your

child into a 'scholarship magnet' by making your child look and act in

a manner that impresses the benefactor the most."

To learn more

about turning your child into a 'scholarship magnet,' visit www.directionstoexcellence.com.