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Working Effectively With Financial Aid Officers


Financial aid officers and administrators are one of the most valuable and sometimes overlooked resources to help students and their families bridge the gap between college acceptance and how to pay for it.  Learning what they need and how to effectively communicate with them is one of the most critical steps in ensuring that the cost of education is affordable.  Here's how it's done!


Mistakes Parents Can Avoid when Applying for Financial Aid


Regardless of which forms you complete, simple mistakes or assumptions can prove costly especially when applying for financial aid.  Here are some case studies and mistakes to avoid improving your financial aid rewards.

Conquering The Roadblocks of Financial Aid


Working with hundreds of students and their families has enabled me to better understand their varied needs and how to satisfy them. Despite the differences in their academic and financial needs, I have found common characteristics and challenges that besiege families that have gone through the financial aid process. That is why it is so important to understand what they are and what to do.



Tax Credits-How To Get Money Back For College

 One of the best financial rewards for attending college is the tax break the IRS provides for students attending qualified educational institutions.

Unfortunately many families may overlook these programs because important tax information is normally sent to the student and not the parent who claims them as a dependent on their tax return. This is a common oversight that can be avoided when you understand how these tax credits work