Financial Aid Services
In addition to the stress of getting accepted to college, many students and parents are concerned with how they will pay for it! The cost of education continues to increase each year and can sometimes place a financial burden on families. But scholarships and financial aid are available to students through the colleges they apply to, plus there are many community organizations, agencies, and private businesses that offer scholarships to quality students who are willing to take the time to apply. The key is to know where to look and how to apply. The process can be overwhelming.
What are the different types of financial aid available? What’s the difference between the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the CSS/Financial Aid Profile forms.? What is a Non-Custodial parent form? The FAFSA is the gateway federal application to financial aid, and must be submitted in order to be considered for grants and student loans. Making mistakes on this form can cost you money, time, or both. It’s critically important to get it right the first time. The CSS/Financial Aid Profile is an additional form required by some schools, designed to give them a closer look at the finances of the student and his or her family.
Apply for Financial Aid
Call now: (818) 888-8665
It is much more detailed than the FAFSA. In the case of divorced parents, the Non-Custodial form is sometimes required, as many colleges believe strongly that it is the responsibility of both biological/adoptive parents to pay for the student’s college expenses, regardless of where, or with whom, the child lives.
We understand these forms can be confusing and that you may not be sure what you are disclosing or where. Or maybe you don’t have the time to complete these forms and you’d like us to help. At Synergy Academics, we will are able to work with you to fill out the forms correctly and completely. We will explain how it all works and lift the veil of confusion when it comes to financial aid. Applying for financial aid can be stressful, but we will be here to alleviate your fear and anxiety about the process. Working with us will also save you lots of precious time as it can be extremely frustrating for those who are not familiar with the process.
Synergy Academics has a flat fee schedule to prepare and submit the FAFSA, CSS/Financial Aid Profile and Non-Custodial form. Our preparation fee is the same whether you are applying to one school or 20. You’ll want to be sure to complete your financial aid forms early in the year in order to know what type of aid your student is being offered. This is especially true for students who will be first year college students since they will have to make their school selection by May 1st and will want to be able to assess and compare the costs by that date.
Our Current Fees For An Initial Filing:
| Initial Consultation: | $225 Per Hour |
| FAFSA only: | $325 (Free Registration) |
| FAFSA & CSS/Financial Aid Profile : | $1,895 |
| Non-Custodial only: | $425 |
| FAFSA, CSS/Financial Aid Profile and Noncustodial Profile : | $1,995 |
| FAFSA, CSS/Financial Aid Profile and Noncustodial Profile, One Revision, Award Analysis, and Appeal Letter if Applicable : | $2,495 |
Can’t You Just Do Everything For Us? Yes, we can do it all for you!
Complete Concierge Service: $2,795
In addition to helping with the financial aid forms, we can help with the entire process of navigating through and applying for financial aid.
This package includes the following:
- Preparation and submission of FAFSA, CSS Profile and Non-Custodial forms.
- Preparation and submission of any additional paperwork required (IDOC, etc) required pursuant to each college deadline.
- Review of financial aid award offers that you receive and, where appropriate, assist with financial aid appeals.
- Assistance with any special circumstances (special form) that may arise.
- Help with identifying financial aid strategies to reduce your Expected Family Contribution, (EFC).
- Review of colleges where your child is most likely to receive financial aid.