Financial Aid:  Paying for College

Paying for college and maximizing college scholarships and grants is an important part of the process for most families—and for good reason. Although family incomes have risen over 100% in the past 25 years, the cost of a college education has skyrocketed almost 400%. Public schools, long considered the most economical source for a college education, now have soaring fees while some four-year private college educations now cost in the neighborhood of $200,000.

As the college application process becomes tougher every year, so does the quest for both need-based and merit-based financial aid. As a result, colleges scrutinize a family’s ability to pay for their child’s education. Financial aid applications have become longer and more confusing than ever—even the basic FAFSA form has more than 60 pages of instructions.

Using a college financial aid advisor can save you money. 

Our college financial aid services include:

• Individualized advice to maximize your ability to attract and receive financial aid
• Identification and evaluation of schools that are more likely to provide attractive financial aid packages based on your particular situation
• Financial aid application assistance and review
• Evaluation of financial aid packages and what they really mean
• Advice on financing your child’s education including an in-depth evaluation of student and parent loans
• Annual review of your family’s financial aid situation during the college years