College visits, auditions, move-in weekends and campus drop-offs — they’re all part of the college journey… and they can get really expensive, really fast. But what if you didn’t have to stress about the cost?
In this episode, I share how I recently visited Notre Dame using points and stayed right on campus without spending a dime — plus how Club members like Heather, Amylee and Yolanda have used my system to fly their kids to and from college, tour campuses across the country and show up when it matters most — all without blowing their budget.
You’ll hear:
- How one mom booked 7 college audition trips using her Companion Pass
- Why flying kids home from college — even on short notice — can be stress-free
- How I used points to fly my son to UCLA for a summer program and internship
- A smart strategy to erase campus hotel costs using a Chase transfer bonus
- The emotional (and financial) payoff of having points ready when college travel calls
If college is anywhere on your family’s horizon, this is one of the smartest ways to use your miles — and I’ll show you how to make it happen.
👉 Ready to plan smarter travel for college and beyond? Join the Secrets of a Travel Journalist Club:
https://www.secretsofatraveljournalist.com/club
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