Secrets of a Financial Aid Pro:
How to master the college funding process
with Jodi Okun
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What you will learn during this interview…
As college creeps closer, parents often worry about how they will fund their child’s education. Financial aid is available, but the application process can often be confusing and intimidating. Join us for this special interview with Jodi Okun, one of the nation’s top experts on the college funding process. Jodi began her career as a financial aid officer, working with several top-tier colleges and universities, and founded College Financial Aid Advisors in 2008 to help families navigate the murky waters of financial aid. During this discussion, Jodi will reveal…
- How to know if you’re eligible for financial aid… and what to do if you think you might not qualify
- How to take financial aid factors into account when deciding whether to apply early or regular decision.
- FAFSA, CSS, EFC, oh my! Find out exactly which forms you’ll need to fill out, and when to complete them to maximize your student’s chances of receiving aid
- The best way to quickly and easily find out the true cost of a particular college
- What to look for in your financial aid award letter, and how to respond if you get less than expected
About Your Speaker
Jodi Okun
Jodi Okun is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, and financial advisor. According to the Huffington Post, she is one of the “Top 30 Social Influencers in Personal Finance & Wealth.” As the founder of College Financial Aid Advisors, she has helped thousands of families successfully navigate the financial aid process and open educational possibilities for their children, regardless of cost. Prior to founding CFFA, Jodi was a financial aid consultant at Occidental and Pitzer College.
Every Thursday at 5pm PST, Jodi hosts #CollegeCash, a Twitter chat devoted to connecting college-bound families with higher education professionals. With more than 10 million impressions per week, #CollegeCash is a top resource for parents and students. In fact, @JodiOkun has been cited as a top 4 Twitter account on student financial aid. Jodi is an instructor at University of California San Diego, teaching Financial Aid in the online extension class, is often quoted in the press and speaks frequently at conferences and events. She is also the author of the best-selling book Secrets of a Financial Aid Pro.