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Shannon Vasconcelos

College Finance Consultant
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University of Massachusetts

Bachelor's in Economics

Tufts University

Master's in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning

Shannon Vasconcelos has worked in student financial assistance at Boston University and Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she served as the assistant director of financial aid. At Tufts, she was responsible for reviewing financial aid applications, determining financial aid awards, and helping families through the college financing process. In addition, Shannon has served as an active member of the Massachusetts Association of Student Financial Aid Administrator’s Early Awareness and Outreach Committee, as a trainer for the Department of Education’s National Training for Counselors and Mentors, and as a volunteer for FAFSA Day Massachusetts. She has a BA in economics from the University of Massachusetts and an MA in urban and environmental policy and planning from Tufts University.

Featured Blogs from Shannon

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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

Pros and Cons of Studying Abroad; Listener Q&A

student loan interest rate announcement for the 2024-2025 school year
COLLEGE LOAN ADVICE

Breaking News: Student Loan Interest Rates Hit Historic Highs

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APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

What if Your College Financial Aid Isn’t Enough?

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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

Pros and Cons of Studying Abroad; Listener Q&A

Tune into this episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation for an insightful discussion on the pros and cons of study abroad programs.

Posted on May 15th, 2024
student loan interest rate announcement for the 2024-2025 school year
COLLEGE LOAN ADVICE

Breaking News: Student Loan Interest Rates Hit Historic Highs

In news coming out of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, we now know what federal student loan interest rates will be for the 2024-2025 school year.

Posted on May 8th, 2024
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APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

What if Your College Financial Aid Isn’t Enough?

If a financial aid package isn’t enough, prospective students and families can present new information, as well offers of aid from other colleges, in order to negotiate for additional funding.

Posted on May 1st, 2024
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Acceptance by Emi Nietfeld; Why You Should Fill out the FAFSA

Tune into Getting In: A College Coach Conversation for an insightful chat with author Emi Nietfeld about her book Acceptance.

Posted on April 10th, 2024
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