Our knowledge and expertise of the Federal Laws (Federal Methodology) and Institutional Guidelines (Institutional Methodology) allows us to appropriately guide families through a convoluted and evasive process. This ensures the student of receiving the best financial aid award legally possible.  This is important to families in that the educational system will not provide this assistance to families. In addition, families cannot and should not rely on colleges or a majority of internet sources for the appropriate information. Our firm's professional assistance will enable students to apply to the appropriate schools based on their academic profile and are more likely to offer the student a better financial aid award.

In summary, the theory of financial aid holds that assistance should go to those who need it the most; in practice, assistance is more likely to find its way to those who know how to apply, when to apply, and where to apply. Our goal is to ensure financial peace of mind for families throughout the financial aid process.

Services Provided

1. Expected Family Contribution (EFC), Family Contribution (FC):

The EFC/FC is the amount of money that a student and his/her spouse and/or  family are expected to pay toward his/her cost of college attendance (commonly referred to as the family's "ability to pay").  We present the family's situation for need analysis in the most favorable terms legally allowed, with the goal of obtaining the lowest possible Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and/or Family Contribution (FC).

2. College Selection Strategy: (optional)

We help you select colleges that are academically appropriate and more likely to present the student with a better financial aid package. It is to your advantage to apply to a minimum of six (6) colleges.

3. Assistance Programs:

We guide you in making application to ALL the MAJOR assistance programs for which the student is eligible.

4. Appeal and Negotiate:

We assist you in appealing and negotiating with the college financial aid officer to improve the aid that was offered.

5. Complete and Assist in filing forms:

·  CSS Profile with Addendums

·  FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

· College Institutional Forms

6. Computer Generated Analysis Reports:

These reports will explain scholarships, awards, grants, and loans according to your student(s) and family profile information.

7.  College Advisory:

Choosing the best college for your student. Personal profile analysis selects colleges that best match your goals and desires.

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