Catching Up to FI Stop Paying for College and Use These High-Return Scholarship Hacks Instead | Chris Corinthian | 189
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Jan 11, 2026 Chris Corinthian, known as the 'Fin Lit Guy', is an author and financial education entrepreneur dedicated to helping families reduce college costs. He shares his personal journey from financial setbacks to mastering the art of scholarships. Listeners learn about the Debt-Free Degree triangle, strategies for earning free college credits, and the importance of applying widely to many scholarships. Chris also emphasizes the value of internships and networking in enhancing employability, while providing insightful advice on crafting essential scholarship essays.
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Financial Wake-Up From Real Trauma
- Chris Corinthian lost his job the day after his son was born and then his apartment burned down, leaving his family displaced.
- Those crises sparked his focus on financial literacy and helping students avoid similar shocks.
Student Loans Often Become Default Choice
- Student loans total about $1.8 trillion and many treat loans as first resort instead of last.
- Proactively using scholarships, savings, and credit-earning strategies prevents loans from becoming default path.
Earn College Credit Before You Enroll
- Use dual enrollment and CLEP to earn college credits early; some CLEP options start at age 13.
- Visit modernstates.org and similar resources to access free CLEP prep and vouchers.
