Secrets of a Financial Aid Pro: Master the College Funding Process and Give Your Child Lifelong Financial Skills Without Losing Your Cool

With insight and humor, Jodi Okun takes you inside the often murky world of paying for college. First as a financial aid consultant at Occidental and Pitzer colleges, and then in her own successful consulting business, College Financial Aid Advisors (CFAA), Jodi learned firsthand the struggles families endure to find financing and pay for college. In SECRETS OF A FINANCIAL PRO, she demystifies the process and presents sensible solutions any family can use as they go through what can be a complicated and intimidating affair. No matter where you are in the college financial aid process, this book will be an invaluable resource. Understand what you should be doing--and when you should be doing it--to set yourself up for the best possible outcome when managing the cost of a college education. Learn how to find and apply for every type of financial aid, including FAFSA, grants, scholarships, and loans. Find out how to give your student the financial skills they'll need for life--it all starts in college by helping them manage expenses and money.

Author. Keynote Speaker. Entrepreneur. Financial Advisor. Jodi Okun is one of the “Top 30 Social Influencers in Personal Finance & Wealth,” according to Huffington Post. As the founder of College Financial Aid Advisors, she has helped thousands of families successfully navigate the financial aid process and open educational possibilities for their children, regardless of cost. In addition to CFFA, Jodi’s background includes hands-on experience as a former financial aid consultant at Occidental and Pitzer colleges. Every Thursday at 5 pm PST, Jodi hosts #CollegeCash, a Twitter chat devoted to connecting college-bound families with higher education professionals. With more than 10 million impressions per week, #CollegeCash is a top resource for parents and students. In fact, @JodiOkun has been cited as a Top 4 Twitter account on student financial aid. Jodi is also an About.com Money Expert and is often quoted in the press and speaks frequently at conferences and events. Not only that, but she is the Brand Ambassador for Discover Student Loans.