USA Today Casting Real Parent and Student Duos in the NYC Tri-State Area

A paid casting opportunity is now open for real parent and student duos in the NYC Tri-State Area for an upcoming USA Today project.

Casting is seeking high school juniors or seniors who are currently applying to college, as well as incoming college freshmen, along with one of their parents. Selected duos should be comfortable speaking about their personal experience with college financial planning, including topics such as student loans, financial aid, and preparing for the cost of higher education.

This is a paid opportunity, with compensation listed at $1,000 per person.

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Project Details

🎬 Project: USA Today
👥 Seeking: Real parent and student duos
📍 Location: NYC Tri-State Area only
📌 Work Location: Must be able to work local to Stony Brook, NY
💰 Rate: $1,000 per person
🎥 Format: Paid project
📩 Casting Contact: apply@sparkcasting.com

Who They Are Looking For

Casting is looking for real duos who fit one of the following:

✅ High school juniors applying to college
✅ High school seniors applying to college
✅ Incoming college freshmen
✅ A parent who can participate with the student
✅ Duos who can discuss student loans, financial aid, or college financial planning

Shoot Date Information

Selected participants will only be needed for one day, with the exact date still to be determined.

Potential shoot windows include:

📅 May 26 – May 29, 2026
📅 June 1 – June 5, 2026

Applicants must be available to work locally near Stony Brook, New York.

Self-Tape Deadline

The self-tape deadline is:

⏰ Friday, May 22, 2026, by end of day

Anyone interested should apply as soon as possible and include the required details in their submission.

How to Apply

To apply, email:

apply@sparkcasting.com

For questions, applicants may also contact the same email address.