College Planning

The cost of college has skyrocketed over the last 25 years and it is not going to get any better. We can help parents of high school students manage the admissions and financial aid process. We focus on your most important issues in the process, such as:

  • Finding the right college/program
  • Enhancing your child’s chance of admission
  • Managing financial aid expectation
  • Understanding the financial aid process
  • Evaluation of your expected family contribution
  • Filling out and/or checking the FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid)
  • Filling out and/or checking the CSS Profile
  • Handling the appeal process (if any)

Price:

  • Simple Package: One hour explaining the process and strategies for picking the right school to maximize your financial aid offer. $350
  • Enhanced Package: Includes points one through 4 above and checking the FAFSA and CSS PROFILE: $1000
  • Comprehensive Package: Includes all of the above plus filling out the FAFSA and Profile: $1,500.

 

"Plan for your future because that's where you're going to spend the rest of your life."

- Mark Twain


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