About
FINANCIAL AID COUNSELING
Financial Aid Counseling
Paying for a college education is one of the largest investments a family will make. Today, the cost of a private college education can reach up to $400,000 over four years, making financial planning an important consideration for many families. Ideally, families begin planning for this expense early in a student’s life. However, this is not always the case. Even families who have saved for college may find that rising costs and changing economic conditions impact their plans. In these situations, applying for financial aid becomes an important part of the college planning process.
IvyWay helps families understand financial aid terminology, stay on top of deadlines and requirements, complete necessary forms, and evaluate financial aid offers. We guide you throughout the process so you can make informed financial decisions that align with your college selection process. Our goal is to help families identify the best college option for their student—one that is both a strong academic fit and financially feasible.
Our most common financial aid packages are as follows:
The Ultimate Financial Aid Package
For those students whose parents want full assistance throughout the entire financial aid process for all universities to which their student is applying to; this is our most popular package
Consists of the following services:
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Identification of all financial aid requirements for each university to which the student applies
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Completion and submission of the CSS Profile
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Completion and submission of the FAFSA
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Compliance with all financial aid requirements for all universities
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Verification Process support (if applicable)
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Review and analysis of all financial aid awards received by the student
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Preparation of a Financial Aid Award Review report, including a clear explanation of each award
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Assistance with financial aid appeals (if applicable)
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Submission of required tax documentation through IDOC (if applicable)
CSS & FAFSA Package
For those students applying to schools that require both forms and whose parents only wish assistance with these two documents
Consists of the following services:
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Completion and submission of the CSS Profile
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Completion and submission of the FAFSA
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Review and analysis of all financial aid awards received by the student
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Preparation of a Financial Aid Award Review report, including an explanation of each award
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Submission of required tax documentation through IDOC (if applicable)
FAFSA Package
For those students applying to schools that only require FAFSA and whose parents only wish assistance with this document
Consists of the following services:
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Completion and submission of the FAFSA
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Review and analysis of all financial aid awards received by the student
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Preparation of a Financial Aid Award Review report, including an explanation of each award
Federal Student & Parent Loan Originations
For those students and parents wishing to pay all or part of their school costs through Federal Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized and/or Federal PLUS loans.
Consists of the following services:
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Assistance with Entrance Counseling requirements
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Application for Federal Student loans and/or Parent loans programs
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Completion and submission of the Master Promissionary Note (MPN)
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Testimonials
“Thank you so much for everything you did for me to get into my dream school. Being completely honest, if it wouldn't have been for you, I think I wouldn't have been able to have such a successful college application process and not only enter into my dream school, but other schools that I never would have thought I could get accepted to! This whole process was so much easier having you by my side! You are an amazing human being who truly wants the best for her clients. So once again, thank you!"
- Anonymous student, San Juan, PR
Attending Tulane University Class of 2030
