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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

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

Colleges that Offer the Most Financial Aid

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FINDING SCHOLARSHIPS

The 3 Best Tips to Find College Scholarships

Getting In A College Coach Conversation
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

Pros and Cons of Studying Abroad; Listener Q&A

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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 4th, 2024
190925_B2E_7164|national-merit-scholarships-program
FINDING SCHOLARSHIPS

The 3 Best Tips to Find College Scholarships

To make your scholarship search efficient, our experts recommend looking locally, checking with your prospective colleges on available funds, and using merit-aid-focused search engines.

Posted on August 6th, 2024
Getting In A College Coach Conversation
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

Pros and Cons of Studying Abroad; Listener Q&A

Tune into this episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation for an insightful discussion on the pros and cons of study abroad programs.

Posted on May 15th, 2024
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COLLEGE LOAN ADVICE

Breaking News: Student Loan Interest Rates Hit Historic Highs

In news coming out of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, we now know what federal student loan interest rates will be for the 2024-2025 school year.

Posted on May 8th, 2024

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