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Buena Vista University
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Banking and Finance
Cardinal Stritch University
Master's in Business Administration
I began my financial aid counseling career working in a community bank. I provided families with paper FAFSAs and assisted them in completing the application in person. Through the years, the process, products and regulations in the financial aid industry may have changed, but the reward I feel when I help students and families has not. During my tenure at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, I had the opportunity to work with a very diverse group of students working towards all types of degrees from certificate programs to doctoral degrees. From there, I worked in student loan finance and became very passionate about financial literacy. I love educating families about various financial vehicles and assisting them in determining what is the best financial strategy to pay for college.
Explore financing options for college tuition and expenses, including Federal Parent PLUS loans and private higher education loans, to ensure your family is prepared for upcoming tuition bills.
With the average student loan debt around $29,000, it’s important to ask: how much debt is too much debt when it comes to education?
College students should consider protecting themselves and their assets from risk with these four kinds of insurance.
Before your student sets off to college, it’s wise to help them build their financial health and credit history. Here are some tips from an expert!
