A college education is a necessity for any young adult. In fact, a college graduate will earn over twice as much throughout their lifetime as compared to someone with only a high school diploma. Although a college education is a necessity, the cost to obtain your degree can be overwhelming. A four year college education can typically range between $50,000 and $200,000. Students who are preparing for college - and their parents - are asking these question...

• What career is best for me?
• Which college is best for me?
• How will I pay for college?
• How do I apply for funding?
• When are the application deadlines?

College Funding Advisor Group has teamed up with College Funding Solutions providing you with answers to all these questions and ALL your other college preparation and funding needs!

Build a Confidential / Family Profile, which familiarizes us with the student's high school achievements, future goals, and anticipated educational requirements.

Timeline, Flow Charts, Newsletters, and Procedural Reminders are used to keep the family posted with the progress and upcoming steps.

Toll-Free Telephone Access to a live college preparation and funding professional to help answer any question the family may have during the process.

Provide the Student / Family with Our Comprehensive Guidebook, which includes over 300 pages of specifics regarding the college selection, application, and funding process. Included are: high school preparation insight; SAT and ACT information; college admission strategies; and college campus visit details.

Provide the Student / Family with Password-Protected Access to the "Client Secure" Portion of our Website, which is filled with an enormous amount of detailed college preparation and funding information - all in one convenient location. Included are: important terms and phrases; effective planning and funding strategies; pitfalls to avoid; and our "what you must know" list.

High School Preparation - specific details regarding the qualities institutions typically look for in a prospective student; along with assistance on building an impressive transcript and methods to effectively present your achievements to the colleges.

Career Planning, Guidance, and Suggestions - career information via testing, scoring, and reposrting as requested by the student, which is designed specifically to help select a course of study compatible with his/her interest, abilities, and values.

ACT, PSAT, SAT I, and SAT II Subject Tests - guidance on which tests to take and when to take them including: testing dates, and registration details; specific procedures, strategies, and tips for effective testing; access to the latest (and best) study guides and practice tests; and informaiton regarding how the tests are administered and how the scores are reported.

College Search, Selection, and Application Preparation - ideas and direction to help you keep your options open and best match your desired criteria with institutions that offer those requirements. Details on when and how to apply for admissions, including specifics on how institutions score applications, what to include and what to avoid; and the most overlooked and underrated items on the admission application. At the client's request, CFS also review and critiques admission applications prior to submission.

Campus Visits - provide information on how and when to visit, including: details on who to meet with; how to arrange your tours; what to look for; and how to get the most from your visit.

The Funding Process - provide details on the workings of the process, including: what makes up the funding package; suggestions on proper asset positioning; vital statistics on over 1,600 institutions regarding percentage of need met and type of funding offered; explanation of special circumstances and how they may apply to your family; and funding distribution procedures.

College Funding Planning Report - evaluates the family's current financial situation, offers available options and strategies, and projects the amount of institutional funding that may be offered based on each school's past awards.

Private-Sector Scholarships - we assist the student in locating both general and specific private-sector acholarships for which they may apply. We also provide information that includes: scholarship scam warnings; creating an effective core application; how and when to write request letters; what to include in your applications and what to avoid; how to write a powerful essay; and how the placement of a private-sector award may affect other funding.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - we complete, endorse, and file the required FAFSA on behalf of the student / family. At the client's request, we will assist the family with the completion and submission of the following: CSS/Profile, Verification Worksheet(s), and required miscellaneous application(s), if required by the institution(s).

Student Aid Report (SAR) - we review and check the SAR for accuracy, making any necessary corrections, and/or updates.

Award Letter Evaluations - we evaluate and offer an opinion regarding each institution's offer of funding based on the student's qualifications and the school's past funding offers. We also suggest an appeal strategy for additional funding, if applicable.

CFA guarantees to provide and/or offer the student and family with the complete "List of Services" outlined. If the family is not provided and/or offered all of the services and/or related information outlined, the parent (buyer) may request and receive a full refund.