Ronald Ramsdell, Founder and President of College Aid Consulting Services is thoroughly trained in the Federal Methodology and Institutional Methodology, governing financial aid including FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), CSS Profile, EFC, and all the rules and regulations governing financial aid for students. With 35 years of experience, his advocacy for improvements in the identification of financial aid opportunities—including assistance with the FAFSA application/FAFSA form—has intensified. He is dedicated to matching the right financial aid programs with each family’s needs to maximize their financial aid benefits.
Mr. Ramsdell has consistently found that tools like the FAFSA calculator are helpful but not the final answer in determining a student’s financial aid number. He emphasizes the importance of completing the FAFSA and the CSS Profile accurately to optimize financial aid for students. Over the years, he has shared his expertise with other financial aid advisors and families by providing FAFSA help, assisting with the CSS Profile, and offering general financial aid consulting services. He also can assist in making a financial aid appeal on your behalf to a colleges you are considering.
In preparation for the upcoming FAFSA 2025, Mr. Ramsdell continues to guide families through the complexities of financial aid applications. Major corporations have invited him to present his highly informative seminars as a benefit for their employees. The success of these seminars has attracted national attention, resulting in an article on the front page of The Wall Street Journal. Additionally, he has frequently appeared on television and radio talk shows to educate listeners on pragmatic approaches to obtaining maximum financial aid benefits.
Mr. Ramsdell conducts Financial Aid nights for high schools and community education programs, instructing parents of college-bound students on navigating the FAFSA student aid process. His entire organization has assisted over 18,000 families in receiving optimum financial aid benefits for their students, significantly reducing their out-of-pocket expenses.
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