Skip to main content

Authored Blogs by

Shannon Vasconcelos

College Finance Consultant
headshot

University of Massachusetts

Bachelor's in Economics

Tufts University

Master's in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning

I came to College Coach with close to 10 years of experience in college financial aid offices. I began my career at Boston University, where I counseled students and their parents on the financial aid process and reviewed undergraduate financial aid applications. At Tufts University, where I served as assistant director of financial aid, I developed expertise in the field of health professions financial aid. I was responsible for financial aid application review, grant awarding and loan processing, and college financing and debt management counseling for both pre- and post-doctoral dental students. I have also served as an active member of the Massachusetts Association of Student Financial Aid Administrator’s Early Awareness and Outreach Committee, coordinating early college awareness activities for middle school students; as a trainer for the Department of Education’s National Training for Counselors and Mentors, educating high school guidance counselors on the financial aid process; and as a volunteer for FAFSA Day Massachusetts, aiding students and parents with the completion of online financial aid applications.

Featured Blogs from Shannon

Getting In A College Coach Conversation
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

College Essay Tips: Overcoming Writer’s Block; Listener Questions

Getting In A College Coach Conversation
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

What are Honors Colleges & Should I Apply?; Listener Questions

Colleges that offer the most financial aid
HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE

Colleges that Offer the Most Financial Aid

All Blogs from Shannon

Getting In A College Coach Conversation
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

College Essay Tips: Overcoming Writer’s Block; Listener Questions

Tune in to Getting In: A College Coach Conversation for advice on defeating writer’s block and mastering the college application essay.

Posted on October 25th, 2023
Getting In A College Coach Conversation
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

What are Honors Colleges & Should I Apply?; Listener Questions

Tune into Getting In: A College Coach Conversation to learn about honors colleges and whether they’re the right fit for you.

Posted on September 20th, 2023
Colleges that offer the most financial aid
HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE

Colleges that Offer the Most Financial Aid

Our college finance experts have compiled a list of colleges in the U.S. that offer the most financial aid. Check it out!

Posted on September 15th, 2023
Getting In A College Coach Conversation
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

Large Research Universities: University of Rochester; Q&A

Tune into Getting In: A College Coach Conversation to learn the benefits of attending a large research university like University of Rochester.

Posted on August 23rd, 2023

Our people make all the difference, and we're all uniquely qualified to help you on your journey.

man and woman smiling

Interested in digging deeper? Read more blog posts from our experts, or visit our website to learn more about working with us!

View All Blogs Why College Coach?