Student Loan Companies are exiting the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP)
FOR A LIST OF LENDERS NOT PARTICIPATING IN FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN SEE OUR WEBSITE'S RESOURCES PAGE.
MCLAUGHLIN EDUCATION CONSULTING
FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIP ADVISOR SERVICE
The Financial aid and scholarship processes can be overwhelming and confusing to families. MEC has the knowledge and expertise to guide your family through these processes. Here are just some of the services MEC can provide you.
$Assessment of your eligibility for need-based financial aid
$Preparation of the FAFSA/CSS Profile
$Assistance with searches for merit-based scholarships
$Comparison of the aid packages you receive from colleges
$Assistance with appealing awards
$Development of strategies to control college costs
FINANCIAL AID PLANNING TIPS:
*Remember to check with each college that you applied to for it's financial aid deadline information!! (Financial aid priority deadlines vary by college)
*Respond promptly to any request for documenation from colleges and make sure your name, address and phone number are clearly printed on each document!! (Include the last four digits of your ssn on all correspondence)
*Find out if the colleges Financial Aid Offices require both the FAFSA and CSS Profile be completed.
* If your family has an unsual situation or financial problem make an appointment to see the Director of Financial Aid. (Bring copies of any supporting documents to your appointment)
*Complete the FAFSA online for faster processing!! (Begin by signing up for your FAFSA pin)
*Keep a folder for each college you apply to to track all admissions/financial aid correspondence sent and received!!
*Search/apply for scholarships !! (Check out the link on our website's Resources page)
