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Alex Bickford

College Finance Consultant
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Southern New Hampshire University

Bachelor's in Hotel/Restaurant Management, and Associate's in Culinary Arts

Southern New Hampshire University

Master's in Business Education

Alex Bickford joined College Coach as part of the college financing team from the education finance department of Citizens Bank. Before his stint with Citizens, he worked as an Assistant Director of Financial Aid at Southern New Hampshire University. Alex has spent most of his professional career working in financial aid and has assisted traditional undergraduate, adult learners and master’s degree students in financing their educations. He has a master’s degree in business education, a bachelor’s degree in hotel and restaurant management, and an associate’s degree in culinary arts.

Featured Blogs from Alex

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HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE

Education Tax Credits: What Are They and How do I Use Them?

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APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

[Video] What Can You Do After Submitting Your Financial Aid Applications

HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE

[Video] Tax Breaks for Paying for College

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HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE

Education Tax Credits: What Are They and How do I Use Them?

There are multiple tax breaks available to parents paying for college. Read on to understand these policies to ensure you’re maximizing your money.

Posted on March 19th, 2024
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APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

[Video] What Can You Do After Submitting Your Financial Aid Applications

Watch this brief video to learn about steps you can take after submitting the FAFSA.

Posted on November 16th, 2021
HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE

[Video] Tax Breaks for Paying for College

If you paid college expenses in 2017, you may be entitled to a tax break. Watch this video featuring college finance consultant Alex Bickford to learn more.|If you paid college expenses in 2017, you may be entitled to a tax break. Watch this video featuring college finance consultant Alex Bickford to learn more.|If you paid college expenses in 2017, you may be entitled to a tax break. Watch this video featuring college finance consultant Alex Bickford to learn more.

Posted on April 6th, 2021
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APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

5 Tips For Increasing Your Financial Aid Offer

College finance expert Alex Bickford discusses the often overlooked step of the financial aid process that you definitely don’t want to skip!|College finance expert Alex Bickford discusses the often overlooked step of the financial aid process that you definitely don’t want to skip!|College finance expert Alex Bickford discusses the often overlooked step of the financial aid process that you definitely don’t want to skip!

Posted on March 8th, 2016
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