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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

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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

Top 7 Reasons to Use College Coaching

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APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

How to Apply for Financial Aid in 10 Simple Steps

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLLEGE

Does Where You Go To College Matter?

All Blogs from Shannon

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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

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While specific reasons for wanting support on the college admissions process varies, some trends emerge. Here are the top 7 reasons families consider working with Bright Horizons College Coach.

Posted on November 22nd, 2024
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APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

How to Apply for Financial Aid in 10 Simple Steps

Watch this helpful video, updated for 2024, on how to apply for financial aid.

Posted on October 8th, 2024
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLLEGE

Does Where You Go To College Matter?

Shannon Vasconcelos, a former Financial Aid Officer at Tufts University, tackles the question "Does Where You Go To College Matter?"

Posted on October 3rd, 2024
Colleges that offer the most financial aid
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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

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