Straight Talk About the Cost of College with Hannah Pierpont

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 · 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Lounge — 26 E Main St., Ayer, MA

Do you have a child heading to college in a few years? Know you need to understand college costs, but feel overwhelmed by the complexity? Hannah will provide you with a starting point: she'll explain how families can consider college affordability at the beginning, rather than the end, of the college search and application process. The presentation will focus on understanding the basics of financial aid (both need- and merit-based) and learning how to find colleges that are a good financial fit for you. This talk will be most useful for parents/guardians who have children who: are high school juniors or younger, are US citizens or permanent residents, and who intend to enroll in a four-year college or university. You'll leave with access to a resource list that you can revisit at home. Please note: Hannah is not a financial planner and does not provide financial advice, or complete aid forms. About Hannah Hannah is an independent educational consultant who helps students and their families navigate the college admissions process. Prior to launching Pierpont Educational Consulting, Hannah worked in undergraduate admissions, graduate career services, professional resume writing,…