Paying for College
Vested Academics empowers families with the advice they need to navigate the higher education marketplace as informed consumers.
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High School Counselors Are Not Financial Aid Professionals
Regardless of whether your child attends a public or private high school, most guidance departments do not have a professional financial aid consultant on their team. Expert advice is critical to avoid overpaying for a college education or, even worse, accruing excess student loan debt.
Most Colleges Are Run Like For-Profit Businesses
Like it or not, most colleges are run like businesses—in other words, they’re trying to make money. They have marketing budgets; they have sales goals; they have bottom lines. Unfortunately, parents often fail to make the necessary mental shift and see themselves as consumers, thereby opening themselves up to predatory lending and emotional investing.
Vested Academics Financial Aid Experts help families save money and avoid excessive debt in many ways. Here’s how . . .
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Professional Financial Aid Consultants
Experienced consultants
At Vested Academics, we understand that financial aid consulting is a profession. That’s why our consultants have worked in college financial aid offices and possess a mastery of their craft.
Current industry trends
We’re up to date on industry trends and evolving regulations that trip up families, costing valuable time and money.
Cost comparisons
Although tuition and fees may change, Vested Academics stands by its commitment to supply accurate, efficient, and comprehensive cost comparisons year after year.
Practical Services
Application support
Our financial aid consultants provide one-on-one support for all the various financial aid applications, from start to finish.
Compare your award letters
No money gets left on the table, and no stone is left unturned when we compare your financial aid offers for your actual college costs.
Scholarship coaching
We teach students how to find and apply to external scholarships in high school and throughout all four years of college.
Advocacy & Guidance
Appeal letters
Sometimes, financial awards fall short. We help you assess your chances of receiving additional aid and draft a strong appeal.
Loan verification assistance
We provide verification assistance and evaluate public and private loan options for borrowers with an emphasis on consumer rights and protections.
Repayment options
Our financial aid consultants outline federal debt repayment programs and help students weigh their options and apply.
Client Success Stories
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Sarah: a Grade 9 Guidance Success Story
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With all that unnecessary frustration and wasted time and money behind them, Sarah’s parents were determined to do things differently with their daughter.
With all that unnecessary frustration and wasted time and money behind them, Sarah’s parents were determined to do things differently with their daughter.
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Aiguo: an International Student Success Story
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Aiguo had always dreamed of attending college in the United States. Now, he was prepared to turn his vision into a reality.
Aiguo had always dreamed of attending college in the United States. Now, he was prepared to turn his vision into a reality.
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Will: a College Search Success Story
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The college admissions process had completely changed since their high school days. Will's parents both agreed that it was time to get a professional opinion.
The college admissions process had completely changed since their high school days. Will's parents both agreed that it was time to get a professional opinion.
