Many parents assume INCORRECTLY that they do not qualify for aid and don’t even bother trying for loans . It is hard to do the FAFSA/CSS paperwork; it is even harder to get it done correctly. Financial aid reference books and web sites are of little help and often out of date. THE FINANCIAL AIDE CO. is here to help you get through the process with minimum hassle while optimizing the student’s
loan package. Remember the financial aid officer’s job is to say no or at the most,’ that’s all I can give.’ Our job is to get them to say: Yes. OUR SERVICES
The Financial Aide Co realizes each family, and each child has different needs and requirements and we tailor our work to your exact needs. An initial consultation via phone or the Internet determines your financial aid needs and whether a letter of special circumstances is helpful. We analyze your child’s choices of schools and determine where they are most likely to get the best package. We compute the estimates of how much your family will be expected to contribute(EFC) based on the financial information you have supplied. We save you money by getting your child the financial aid package that you need. We help you fill out forms. We save you time, hassles and the aggravation of preparing and accurately filling out all the the standardized form/s: FAFSA, where appropriate the CSS and the individual school’s financial aid form. If an appeal is necessary we “hold your hand” and prepare the necessary paperwork. We prepare non-custodial parent applications and loan applications as needed. Client support and help are given throughout the whole process. We insure that you do not miss deadlines.