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Coping with these challenges, they need financial aid professionals to make their dreams come true.
We live in a more complex world, and economic and political uncertainties raise further concerns about whether now is the right time to attend college. This added challenge only complicates the college selection process, particularly for middle- and lower-income groups, who are forced to prioritize their spending on necessities while minimizing or postponing a college education. Despite these barriers, I have accepted new challenges and explored ways to make a college education more affordable. I believe in being creative and patient about what to do. Now more than ever, invest in an experienced feedback influencer to help you navigate these troubled waters.
"Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision… It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results." - Andrew Carnegie.
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For example, the guidance counselor recommends schools but does not necessarily advise how to pay for them; financial planners look at the parents' portfolio to discern when to borrow without impacting their retirement or other savings needed for their future. Accountants work the numbers for tax savings, not necessarily decreasing their clients' Expected Family Contribution. Attorneys who deal with divorce and separations don't always address how financial aid will be impacted by which parent has custody of the student. Lenders offer many options, which are sometimes costly and don't offer the right features. This is where buyers need to be more aware of how to get the right all-around advice and best bang for their bucks! Even when it comes to meeting a college financial aid officer, a poorly documented or poorly presented appeal letter for more financial aid may be doomed for failure without the correct format, content, and convincing arguments that can be prepared by a financial aid professional.
With these and more individuals involved in everyday life, a professional financial aid consultant has the objectivity and knowledge to understand how to work with each player and fairly recommend the best ways to increase student aid.
This website is original and contains numerous articles I have written to answer many of your questions. It is a gift to my readers to make your life a little easier and make college a reality.
My book Making College Happen: A Guide to Making Savvy Financial Decisions and Understanding College Costs is also a valuable resource. I wrote it after reading other books that do not address all the same issues. Its purpose is not about completing forms. The focus is simply on explaining the best routes to college, improving communications, and understanding this process in an easy-to-read publication that answers many of the questions that perplex most families.
The whole process of deciding on the right and affordable colleges is not always easy. It involves effective communication and a person who can provide expert advice at a fair price. It takes someone who can cut through all the red tape, put a family’s angst at ease, and turn the face of fear into one of happiness. The journey to college can be stressful and cause guilt for families that didn’t save enough, but it can also be enjoyable.
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