Paying for College

At Soar, we are always asked, “How can I get scholarships?” The real question I am being asked is “How am I going to pay for college?”

Financial aid, scholarships, loans, the FAFSA and CSS profile make the answer to that question quite complex. In order to support our families in this complex part of college planning, we have partnered with our colleague, Liane Crane. Liane is a college finance and student loan consultant. Before becoming passionate about college finances, Liane's background included teaching, a non-profit director and paralegal for a large NYC law firm. After 10 years' experience working for a college consulting company, she started her own business to solely focus on college finances. Her specialty is helping parents to truly understand the cost of college and how to pay for it.


She is a member of HECA – Higher Education Consultants Association, NCAG – National College Advocacy Group, and certified in College Finances by the AFCPE and Financial Aid certification through Scoir (a college guidance platform).


Her Expertise: Explaining financial aid, reviewing tuition bills, analyzing student loan repayment options, financial aid appeal letters, FAFSA reviews, anticipated costs for college (pre-application), college cost analysis, graduate budgets, creative problem solver, college finance presenter, and apple pies.


Here is what Liane has to say:

"College finances are my passion. I started my own business so I could connect with more families to educate them about paying for college. As a College Student Loan & Funding Advisor I am dedicated to doing my part to help with the enormous debt surrounding a college education.

 

 My greatest strengths are organization and communication, both help me find solutions for families that want to save money on a college degree. I am creative, confident and will be effective in helping you achieve realistic financial goals for your family. My 10+ years’ experience in the college consulting world allow me to help you with paying for college, repaying debt or understanding financial aid. My personal relationship with private lenders is an asset for my clients.

 

I would love for you to contact me so we can discuss your college questions, whether a few years away, already in-college or graduated with debt. My innovative 11-point tuition bill review almost always saves families money! This analysis will relieve your anxiety and apprehension about the impending tuition bill! I can also help with:

 

 Understanding financial aid - including FAFSA and CSS Profile

 How to pay for college, including 529 use

 Recent graduate budgets and cost of living comparisons

 College financial appeal letters

 Education loan review - federal vs. private

 College Cost Analysis 

  FAFSA and CSS Profile Reviews

  

 Let’s Talk! Free - 15 minute college finance question answered via email or phone.

 Book today at:     https://calendly.com/collegedollar


Email: Hello@TheCollegeDollar.com


Phone: 1 585-376-2585"


If you have questions about this service, you can reach out to us at Soar. 

For scholarship websites, see our Resources page and look for "Scholarships".