Our child has just been accepted into an ivy league univ., which has
no solarships only grants based on "need." The above firm has
contacted the child indicating they can help ensure the child get the
max financial assistance / aid --- by crafting the letter and helping
with the forms etc. Is there an derogatory, or complimentary info
about this firm(s. Any other advice?

Hello jim1946-ga,

I’ve collected a variety of resources to help you decide whether you
need the services of a financial aid counselors and how to evaluate
what they offer if you choose to engage one. Congratulations on your
child’s accomplishments and best wishes for choosing from a wide array
of options for pursuing financial aid.

czh

http://www.nasfaa.org/ParentsStudents.asp?Tab=ParentsStudents
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
Resources for Parents and Students
This is a good place to start evaluating whether you need help with
getting financial aid for your child.

http://www.finaid.org/sitemap/
This is a wonderful portal site with a huge menu of resources for
students looking for financial aid.
http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/consultants.phtml
Evaluating Financial Aid Consultants
This site helps you with developing criteria for choosing and
evaluating financial aid counselors, including the one that approached
your child.

http://adm-is.fas.harvard.edu/FAO/fact_sheet.htm
Basic Principles of Admissions and Financial Aid at Harvard College:

You didn’t say which Ivy League school accepted your child,
(Congratulations!!!!) but most schools follow similar principles and
approaches as Harvard. Be sure to get as much information as you can
from the school’s financial aid office.

http://collegeapps.about.com/cs/counselors/
Financial Aid Counselors
This is a collection of other fee-based financial aid counselors that
you can compare with the one that’s contacted you. Be sure to shop
around.

http://www.collegeview.com/media/sitemap.html
Hub site for college information including financial aid and
scholarships.

http://www.scholarships.com/
Scholarship search

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668 Northfield Lane 
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Shelly R. Plumb

http://www.richinvest.com/services.htm
Rich Investments, Inc.


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