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Jennifer Willcox

College Finance Consultant
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Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

Bachelor's in Communication Studies

Jennifer has spent the majority of her professional career in higher education, working at both Indiana University Purdue University-Indianapolis and Saint Louis University as a financial aid counselor. She was responsible for processing financial aid applications, appeals, and verification, and awarding financial aid. She spent a decade working for Bank One and JP Morgan Chase promoting and educating college students and financial aid professionals in the Southeast on federal and private student loans. She most recently served as the associate director of financial aid for Albany Medical College, providing financial aid counseling for graduate and professional students, reviewing applications, awarding aid, processing appeals, and offering financial literacy and student loan repayment strategies. She holds a bachelor of arts in communication studies from Indiana University Purdue University-Indianapolis.

Featured Blogs from Jennifer

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HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE

Nine Myths About 529 Plans

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HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE

What to Do If You Can’t Afford Your Student Loan Payments 

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APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

What is FAFSA Simplification?

All Blogs from Jennifer

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HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE

Nine Myths About 529 Plans

Misinformation surrounds 529 colleges savings plans. Often, when I ask a family if they have a 529, the response is, “No, we didn’t start one because we heard...” So, let’s bust some myths!

Posted on May 19th, 2026
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HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE

What to Do If You Can’t Afford Your Student Loan Payments 

Struggling to make your student loan payments? Whether you hold federal loans, private loans, or a mix of both, there are steps you can take to reduce your payments, pause them temporarily, or reorganize your budget so you can get back on track.

Posted on March 25th, 2026
couple looking at their finances
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

What is FAFSA Simplification?

The FAFSA has just gone through its biggest overhaul in nearly 30 years. Read on to learn about the top 10 changes that will impact families.

Posted on September 29th, 2023
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COLLEGE LOAN ADVICE

Will Paying Off my Student Loans Affect My Credit Score?

Curious how paying off student loans may impact your credit score? Our finance expert has insight to offer.

Posted on December 1st, 2022
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