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Shannon Vasconcelos

College Finance Consultant
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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

Breaking News Student Loan Interest Rates Rise
COLLEGE LOAN ADVICE

Breaking News: Student Loan Interest Rates Rise!

Getting In A College Coach Conversation
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

Choosing Letter of Recommendation Writers; Listener Questions

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APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

How to Read a Financial Aid Award

All Blogs from Shannon

Breaking News Student Loan Interest Rates Rise
COLLEGE LOAN ADVICE

Breaking News: Student Loan Interest Rates Rise!

The U.S. Department of Treasury announced the federal student loan interest rates for the upcoming school year. For students and parents borrowing loans in that time period, read on for the latest rates.

Posted on May 11th, 2023
Getting In A College Coach Conversation
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

Choosing Letter of Recommendation Writers; Listener Questions

Tune into Getting In: A College Coach Conversation for a discussion on what to consider when making requests for letters of recommendation.

Posted on May 3rd, 2023
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APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

How to Read a Financial Aid Award

Financial aid award letters can be confounding, but this video will help you make sense of these vital documents.

Posted on March 21st, 2023
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HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE

Can You Withdraw from a 401K for Education?

Can (and should) you make a 401k withdrawal for education? College financial aid consultant Shannon Vasconcelos answers.

Posted on January 10th, 2023

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