As the financial aid process has become more complex, there has been a significant increase in the number of individuals offering professional financial aid services to students and their families. Most popular among these are financial aid consultants and scholarship search companies.
Some families sing the praises of certain consultants and scholarship search companies.
As a wise consumer, you should exercise caution to avoid being taken advantage of and be sure you fully understand the services that are offered. The following information should help. Estimating your financial need Describing the types of federal and state aid programs that are available Financial aid consultants usually charge a fee for the services they provide. Contact a local financial aid office for information or assistance. Even if you are planning to attend another school, the staff in any financial aid office should be able to provide you with the same information and assistance that a consultant would provide.