College Admissions Consulting Does a Teen Need to File a Tax Return? Written by Shannon Vasconceloson March 11th, 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 financial planning, money management, how to get more money for college, Does your teenager need to file a tax return? Find out here! For more information on Bright Horizons College Coach, visit our Why College Coach? page. Work with our college finance experts to help you determine the best way to pay for college. Find Out More Related Resources Read | Posted on March 5th, 2025 Mastering the Final Round: How to Ace Your College Scholarship Interview and Stand Out Read | Posted on February 20th, 2025 Advanced Placement or Dual Enrollment: Which One is Right for You? Read | Posted on February 5th, 2025 Kickstarting Your Community Service Journey: Practical Tips for Students
