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COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID CONSULTANTS
Services
At CollegeFinAid101, we offer a comprehensive range of services designed to help college-bound families maximize financial aid and cover the cost of higher education. Our expert services include personalized financial aid consultation, assistance and guidance with financial aid forms, and strategies for developing a cost-effective college target list.
Comprehensive Financial Aid Planning
Our financial aid planning services are tailored to the unique needs of college-bound families. We provide end-to-end guidance through the entire financial aid journey, ensuring that you meet all requirements, deadlines and do not miss out on any opportunities.
Initial Financial Aid Assessment
We will start with a thorough review of your family's unique financial situation, including income, assets and specific circumstances as well as the student's academic profile, and college aspirations to estimate your Student Aid Index (SAI) and identify potential financial aid eligibility.
Financial Fit College Research Strategy & Personalized College List Development
Using our expertise and proprietary tools, we will identify colleges known for their generosity with financial aid both need-based and merit-based aid. We look at average aid packages, institutional scholarships opportunities, and the true "net price" of attendance. We will collaborate with you to craft a balanced College list that includes "Reach, Target and Safety Schools".
FAFSA & CSS Profile Completion
We will provide guidance and assistance to accurately complete, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile form, which is a complex financial aid application required by many private institutions to determine the family's eligibility for aid. We will ensure that these critical financial aid forms are submitted correctly and on time to avoid delays and errors in order to maximize financial aid.
Comprehensive Financial Aid Offer Award Letters Analysis & Comparison
Don't get overwhelmed by award letters! We will help you decipher complex financial aid award letters from all your prospective colleges, comparing them side-by-side to understand the true cost of attendance and clarifying the various types of aid offered (grants, scholarships, loans, work-study).
