Financial Aid Assistance Counseling
The Lee Academia Advisor will:
When To Use a Financial Aid Consultant
Financial aid consultants can take the frustration out of filling out forms, but not everyone needs one. Use these tips to decide whether you really need an expert or whether you can solve your problems on your own.
The FAFSA is a free application. A financial aid consultant can charge a fee for helping you fill out the FAFSA, but you don’t have to use their services to apply for federal student aid. Figuring out financial aid can be a headache, so it’s nice to know there’s help. But before you choose a financial aid consultant, get the facts!
Do get a financial aid consultant if you don’t have the time to fill out the FAFSA, are unfamiliar with financial terms or have special circumstances that makes the FAFSA hard to complete. Applying for financial aid can be complicated, so if you’re pressed for time or are confused, an advisor can assist you. Our Financial Aid Consultant, Elisa, is a strategist with firsthand experience in advising families through the college financial process.
Don’t get a financial aid advisor if you have the time or have a straightforward income situation.
Even if you find you need more assistance, don’t rush to hire a private consultant. Basic questions may be easily answered by any number of free services available to you.
Find out if you need a Financial Aid Consultant. Contact us here.
Our Consultations
Our counseling on financial aid application process takes place in three stages, and we encourage one of the parents and student to be present in all of them.
1st Meeting: Gathering Information and focusing on the student's eligibility in the Financial Aid application and possible scholarship applications in the future. Students and families will be handed a detailed list of things they need to bring in for the second meeting.
2nd Meeting: Covering all the basic financially related documents, our financial aid counselor will discuss the family's financial situation. Students and Parents will receive financial info for each college, and the EFC will be generated for the colleges that the student chooses to apply.
3rd Meeting: This final meeting is when the online application is filled out and all additional questions are answered.
These sessions can be conducted online or on the phone, for convenience. As sensitive personal information are provided, it is recommended that both Students and Parents meet with the counselor during the first and/or second meeting at the office.
- Assess College selection for funding
- Calculate your Expected Family Contribution
- Identify academic and selection strategies to reduce costs
- Develop legal strategies to lower your college costs
- Assist with all forms and documents to ensure the best possible outcome
- Assist you in appealing for the maximum financial awards
- Provide long-term strategy planning
- and more...
When To Use a Financial Aid Consultant
Financial aid consultants can take the frustration out of filling out forms, but not everyone needs one. Use these tips to decide whether you really need an expert or whether you can solve your problems on your own.
The FAFSA is a free application. A financial aid consultant can charge a fee for helping you fill out the FAFSA, but you don’t have to use their services to apply for federal student aid. Figuring out financial aid can be a headache, so it’s nice to know there’s help. But before you choose a financial aid consultant, get the facts!
Do get a financial aid consultant if you don’t have the time to fill out the FAFSA, are unfamiliar with financial terms or have special circumstances that makes the FAFSA hard to complete. Applying for financial aid can be complicated, so if you’re pressed for time or are confused, an advisor can assist you. Our Financial Aid Consultant, Elisa, is a strategist with firsthand experience in advising families through the college financial process.
Don’t get a financial aid advisor if you have the time or have a straightforward income situation.
Even if you find you need more assistance, don’t rush to hire a private consultant. Basic questions may be easily answered by any number of free services available to you.
Find out if you need a Financial Aid Consultant. Contact us here.
Our Consultations
Our counseling on financial aid application process takes place in three stages, and we encourage one of the parents and student to be present in all of them.
1st Meeting: Gathering Information and focusing on the student's eligibility in the Financial Aid application and possible scholarship applications in the future. Students and families will be handed a detailed list of things they need to bring in for the second meeting.
2nd Meeting: Covering all the basic financially related documents, our financial aid counselor will discuss the family's financial situation. Students and Parents will receive financial info for each college, and the EFC will be generated for the colleges that the student chooses to apply.
3rd Meeting: This final meeting is when the online application is filled out and all additional questions are answered.
These sessions can be conducted online or on the phone, for convenience. As sensitive personal information are provided, it is recommended that both Students and Parents meet with the counselor during the first and/or second meeting at the office.
Discounts Available
- RETURNING STUDENT DISCOUNT: yearly discount, applicable to students renewing for services with Lee Academia.
- MULTIPLE STUDENTS DISCOUNT: yearly discount, applicable to families with multiple students attending college during the same academic year.