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Old 03-22-2008, 01:01 PM   #1
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What is the College Financial Advisory???

Has anyone heard of this?

My son got this in the mail. He will be a sophomore next year and we did not see this or fill it out last year?

Is it legit or what? what types of aid do they offer?


This kind of came out of the blue.

Thanks

Steve
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Old 03-22-2008, 01:09 PM   #2
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Need more info. website address, text of letter, etc.
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Old 03-22-2008, 01:50 PM   #3
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I think it is a private company that does financial advice and charges a fee. We got a letter from them last year. As far as I recall they present themselves as if they can help you with financial aid. But they are nothing to do with federal aid etc. We tossed it.
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Old 03-22-2008, 07:25 PM   #4
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I don't know, specifically, about this outfit, but I do recall come-ons, both snail mail and electronic, from orgs that claimed to be able to get scholarships for S or help get financial aid.

I am leery, in general, about such offers. If you remain interested, suggest you check BBB and the FA offices of some local colleges for information.
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