Family Services

Essential Service

My Essential Service offers everything you need to successfully file for financial aid at all of the institutions where your child will apply.  It includes filling out all of the financial aid forms (FAFSA, CSS Profile and institutional additions).   Incidentally, 90 % of all FAFSA’s are filled out incorrectly which may lead to a loss of financial aid.  We will review all Student Aid Reports for accuracy.  I am available for any questions.  My Essential Service is $250.

Select Service

My Select Service offers everything that the Basic Service offers plus it provides guidance on which colleges will be able to offer your child the best financial aid award.  Institutions will vary what they offer a student depending on many variables, the least of which is your financial situation.  If necessary I will initiate all appeals in order to give you the best choices of colleges.  The idea is to have you and your child make the decision on the choice of college based academics not necessarily on cost.  My Select Service is $450.

Premier Service

My Premier Service includes everything that the Deluxe Service offers plus you will receive the College Decision Navigator.  This is an invaluable tool for keeping students on schedule for applying to college and for equipping students with questions to ask the financial aid officer and the admission’s officer during the college interviews.  Also, your child will receive, after taking a 45 minute test online, a comprehensive report of their interests, values, skills, and personality which will help to guide them toward careers (majors) that best suit them.  MCP is an interactive career exploration and education planning system for students.  This will help me direct the student to colleges that will help prepare them for the future.  One of my biggest concerns is having the student graduate in four years.  When the college selection process is done correctly, the chances of graduating in four years increases dramatically.  My premier service is $795.

If you have questions or to request an initial meeting, please call me at (732) 539-1223 or send an email to mccoidcpa@verizon.net with your name and phone number.