Tariffs, Trade, and Tuition: What Independent Schools Need to Know

Join our friends and noted economists Roger Tutterow and Ben Scafidi for a timely and practical look at how proposed tariff policies under a second Trump administration could impact independent schools. From rising costs to shifts in consumer confidence and family spending, this session will help school leaders understand possible financial ripple effects and begin thinking strategically about how to prepare—without panic. Designed for CFOs, heads of school, administrators, and trustees seeking clarity in uncertain economic times.

Register now to join us on May 20th at 3:00 pm ET to hear more!

Dr. Roger Tutterow

Roger Tutterow serves as Chief Economic Adviser for Henssler Financial. He is also a Professor of Economics at Kennesaw State University and serves as Director of the Econometric Center, an applied research center housed in Kennesaw’s Coles College of Business. In 2018, The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia approved the appointment of Dr. Tutterow as the Henssler Financial Endowed Chair at Kennesaw State University.

Dr. Ben Scafidi

Ben Scafidi is a professor of economics and director of the Education Economics Center at Kennesaw State University. A senior fellow with the Georgia Public Policy Foundation and a Friedman fellow with EdChoice, he serves on the Georgia Charter Schools Commission. He previously advised Gov. Sonny Perdue on education policy, chaired the Georgia Charter Schools Commission, and contributed to major education reform efforts. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia and a B.A. from Notre Dame.

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This event is hosted by MISBO

CPE Information

• Learning Objective: Participants will be able to assess the potential financial impacts of proposed tariff policies on independent schools and develop strategic responses to mitigate risk and maintain fiscal stability in a shifting economic landscape.
• Field of Study: Economics
• Instructional Method: Group Internet Based
• Program level: Basic
• Prerequisites: None
• Advanced Preparations: None
• Recommended CPE Credits 1.0 in Economics.

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