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Laurie Peltier

College Finance Consultant

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Bentley University

Bachelor's in Marketing Management

Anna Maria College

Master's in Business Administration

I graduated from Bentley University with a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, and completed my MBA at Anna Maria College, where I also served as financial aid director. In addition, I was an assistant director of financial aid at Becker College and have worked as a consultant with several other colleges in Massachusetts. I work with the Massachusetts Education Finance Authority (MEFA) as workshop presenter at area high schools and volunteer at several FAFSA Day events.

Featured Blogs from Laurie

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HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE

The Benefits of Working During College: Experience, Mentorship, and Community

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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

Legal Documents Your Child Needs to Sign Before Heading to College

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MEET A COLLEGE FINANCE EXPERT

Meet a College Finance Expert: Laurie Peltier

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teenager working as a cashier
HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE

The Benefits of Working During College: Experience, Mentorship, and Community

Student jobs can ease college costs while boosting time management, experience, and campus connection. Learn why part time work is worth considering.

Posted on January 15th, 2026
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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

Legal Documents Your Child Needs to Sign Before Heading to College

Before your child goes off to college, consider signing these legal documents to give you peace of mind. Read on.

Posted on June 4th, 2025
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MEET A COLLEGE FINANCE EXPERT

Meet a College Finance Expert: Laurie Peltier

As part of our ongoing series, we introduce readers to our team of college finance experts. Next up is Laurie, who loves helping students apply for aid, crunching numbers, and listening to podcasts.

Posted on February 21st, 2023
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FINDING SCHOLARSHIPS

How to Negotiate College Scholarships

Believe it or not, in many cases you can negotiate with a college for a better scholarship offer. Learn how.

Posted on January 5th, 2021

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