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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

Top 7 Reasons to Use College Coaching

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APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

How to Apply for Financial Aid in 10 Simple Steps

Does Where You Go To College Matter?
CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLLEGE

Does Where You Go To College Matter?

All Blogs from Shannon

college counselor meeting with family
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

Top 7 Reasons to Use College Coaching

While specific reasons for wanting support on the college admissions process varies, some trends emerge. Here are the top 7 reasons families consider working with Bright Horizons College Coach.

Posted on November 22nd, 2024
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APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

How to Apply for Financial Aid in 10 Simple Steps

Watch this helpful video, updated for 2024, on how to apply for financial aid.

Posted on October 8th, 2024
Does Where You Go To College Matter?
CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLLEGE

Does Where You Go To College Matter?

Making the final college choice can be quite stressful for many students and their families, but does where you go to college really matter? Read on.|Making the final college choice can be quite stressful for many students and their families, but does where you go to college really matter? Read on.|Making the final college choice can be quite stressful for many students and their families, but does where you go to college really matter? Read on.

Posted on October 3rd, 2024
colleges that offer the most financial aid
HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE

Colleges that Offer the Most Financial Aid

Our college finance experts have compiled a list of colleges in the U.S. that offer the most financial aid. Check it out!

Posted on September 4th, 2024
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