Applying For Financial Aid Four Reasons to Complete a FAFSA (or not) Written by Shannon Vasconceloson January 14th, 2025 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. Learn More About Shannon fafsa, financial aid application, financial aid, financial planning, Not sure whether you should file a FAFSA or not? Watch this short video to learn the advantages and disadvantages of completing this financial aid application. Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel to keep up to date on all the latest college planning tips from our college admissions and finance experts. Meet our team of college finance experts, former financial aid officers who know the ins and outs of college financing. Meet The Team Related Resources Read | Posted on October 8th, 2024 How to Apply for Financial Aid in 10 Simple Steps Read | Posted on September 20th, 2024 The CSS Profile Non-Custodial Parent Waiver Process Read | Posted on September 19th, 2024 Top 10 FAFSA Tips
