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Stacey MacPhetres

College Finance Consultant
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Marist College

Bachelor's in Political Science

Emerson College

Master's in Marketing and Political Communication

My education finance background includes working in financial aid administration at Emerson College and Elms College. In addition, I spent more than a decade working in education finance at JPMorgan Chase, where I was responsible for managing loans for both federal and private loan portfolios. Prior to joining College Coach, I served as a consultant in financial aid for Mount Holyoke College. I hold a bachelor’s degree in political science from Marist College and a master’s degree in political communication and marketing from Emerson College. I'm a member of the Massachusetts Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.

Featured Blogs from Stacey

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COLLEGE LOAN ADVICE

Federal Student Loans: What You Need to Know Amidst Changes

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COLLEGE LOAN ADVICE

Recent Graduates: Time to Pay Student Loans, but… It’s Complicated

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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

Department of Education Extends Payment Pause for Millions of Federal Student Loan Borrowers as Legal Cases Continue

All Blogs from Stacey

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COLLEGE LOAN ADVICE

Federal Student Loans: What You Need to Know Amidst Changes

Discover the latest updates on federal student loans, including administrative changes, legal challenges, and tips for borrowers navigating repayment in a rapidly evolving environment.

Posted on April 1st, 2025
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COLLEGE LOAN ADVICE

Recent Graduates: Time to Pay Student Loans, but… It’s Complicated

College Coach student loan coach Stacey MacPhetres shares her top tips for recent grads on repaying those student loans.

Posted on November 4th, 2024
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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

Department of Education Extends Payment Pause for Millions of Federal Student Loan Borrowers as Legal Cases Continue

The Department of Education announced it will continue the pause on student loan payments for borrowers enrolled in the SAVE Program as legal cases continue.

Posted on October 25th, 2024
Student Loan Pause Extended Again
COLLEGE LOAN ADVICE

Loan Repayment Pause Extended… Again!

In the latest news regarding student loan repayment, the U.S. Department of Education has extended the pause on payments again.

Posted on November 23rd, 2022

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