For nearly a decade, I worked in financial aid offices at two Ivy League institutions, counseling hundreds of families through every stage of the financial aid process — including families navigating it in Spanish. My expertise covers FAFSA and CSS Profile completion, award letter analysis, loan options, billing questions, and appeals for additional aid when a family's circumstances change. I also advised students and families on financial aid considerations for study abroad...
For nearly a decade, I worked in financial aid offices at two Ivy League institutions, counseling hundreds of families through every stage of the financial aid process — including families navigating it in Spanish. My expertise covers FAFSA and CSS Profile completion, award letter analysis, loan options, billing questions, and appeals for additional aid when a family's circumstances change. I also advised students and families on financial aid considerations for study abroad programs.
Beyond the numbers, I worked closely with admissions colleagues during Early and Regular Decision cycles, and regularly participated in initiatives identifying academically gifted students facing socio-economic barriers — so I understand not just how aid is calculated, but how admissions and financial aid offices think together when making decisions. I'm trilingual (English, Spanish, and Portuguese), which has also made me a resource for multilingual families navigating the US college financial aid system, including Americans living abroad and international clients.
I also bring a strong writing background — a History degree from Hamilton College, one of the most writing-intensive institutions in the country — and offer admissions essay support as part of my work with families, since financial aid strategy and the application itself are rarely separate conversations. I've advised on projects ranging from historical research papers to admissions essays and even doctoral research proposals.
My approach starts with understanding your specific financial situation and goals before recommending a strategy — there's no one-size-fits-all answer in financial aid. I ask that you come prepared with relevant documents (tax returns, award letters, etc.) so we can make the most of our time together. I look forward to helping your family navigate this process.
