Clients

“I needed help filling out the FAFSA Form and Jodi’s knowledge and efficiency took the stress away. After many years of trying to get assistance we were able to qualify for financial aid thanks to Jodi’s expertise. I would highly recommend Jodi to work with you!”

-Ronda Kushner

“Here goes…….With twin girls going to college the task of organizing, hitting deadlines and acquiring scholarship opportunities would have been a daunting task if it were not for Jodi. Not only did the girls get into their top choice but all deadlines and applications were completed in a timely and professional manner. Jodi exceeded all expectations, answered all questions and always returned all phone calls promptly. Thank you again for all your assistance. Go Bears and Go Bruins”

-Mark and Cheryl Carpenter

“The financial aid part of the college application process was far more complicated than we ever imagined. Jodi guided us through it to make sure all of the relevant documents were filled out correctly for each school and submitted on a timely basis. With Jodi’s help we were able to get our daughter into one of the best schools in the country!”

-Ron and Tracey Kincaid

“Working with Jodi took a major burden off our shoulders. Not only is she thoroughly knowledgeable about the whole financial aid side of college but she is immediately accessible. She cuts through all the confusion and makes the process as painless as possible. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed working with Jodi and highly recommend her to anyone about to enter the financial aid maze.”

-Mark and Rene’ Celestin

“Our family was referred to Jodi Okun, (College Financial Aid Advisors) last year through a friend. With two kids in college and budgets getting tighter every year, we were fortunate to find someone who really knows a lot about the financial aid process. Jodi walked us through, every step of the way. From completing the FASFA applications, to guiding us and providing the direction and support we needed that ultimately led to successfully obtaining financial aid for both of kids. Thanks again to Jodi for her knowledge, professionalism and assistance.”

-Goodwin Family

“Amazing is an understatement of the help that Jodi has been. She has always been there when ever I have questions or need help with any of my financial issues, and I can honestly say I would not be where I am at for college with out her. She made my experience easy, with constant support, and she never hesitated to help.”

-Miya Gentry

“College Financial Aid Advisors was singularly instrumental in guiding me through the maze of documents and steps required to achieve the financial aid both of my children needed this year. Jodi’s professionalism was top notch when it came to wading through personal and financial issues necessary for success and I commend her.”

-Lynn Gosselin

“We highly recommend Jodi Okun for her financial aid expertise. Our only regret is that we did not utilize her service at an earlier date. Our do it yourself approach proved mildly disastrous, but Jodi was able to unravel the mess, and allow our daughter to more easily attend her first choice university.”

-James and Patti Blake

“We now have two children who are full time college students, one in Boston and one in San Diego. Keeping up with all of the financial deadlines and responsibilities would be impossible without Jodi Okun. Her service has allowed us to focus on the kids and their classes and stop worrying about organizing the finances. We would recommend Jodi to everyone!”

-Drs. Alyson & Douglas Emery

“Our daughter was so excited about the whole college process – visiting schools, reading their glossy brochures and filling out all those applications, and, through it all, in the back of our minds was the question, “How are we going to pay for this?” Jodi immediately eased our minds as she explained the complicated world of financial aid. She navigated the FAFSA form and saved us from making costly mistakes. She kept saying, “Let me worry about this and you just focus on your essays!” She relieved so much stress and her advice made it possible for our daughter to attend a university that we didn’t think was possible. Thank you!”

-Kim and Dan Blumberg

“Jodi, your expertise and assistance were priceless! You made us feel like we were your only clients…always so patient with our questions and sincere with your desire to make this process as simple as possible. I could not imagine tackling all those documents without you! You helped us make Ashley’s dreams a reality and we will be calling you next year when Sara starts her application process! Thank you again for all your help.”

-Lisa and Robert Van Marel

“Jodi’s expertise navigating the financial channels of college were priceless. I would not have had the time to put in the effort involved during a very busy senior year, and it would have just added to the stress. Jodi’s help allowed me to enjoy the senior year festivities and leave the worries to Jodi. I would recommend the services she provides to every college bound family.”

-Dianna Reynolds

“We want to thank you for your support, professional advice and guidance in our financial aid search. Your help, dedication and patience helped us to navigate this complicated process. With your help our daughter is now going to a private school. Your services made all the difference in the world.”

-Lisa and Chris Mais

“We would recommend working with Jodi in a heartbeat! We could not have been as successful without Jodi’s expertise and wealth of knowledge. Jodi assisted us with the completion & filing of various financial aid forms and helped us to understand the details of how the college financial aid maze works. With Jodi’s assistance we were able to maximize the amount of scholarship, grant and financial aid awarded to our daughter, making attending her dream school a reality!”

-Kathy & Greg Roche

“My wife and I did extensive internet research on the financial aid process and tried to leave no stone unturned. Jodi unearthed some stones that we missed, and was a wealth of information. She was an invaluable guide to us through the myriad of applications and in securing a great work study job for our son.”

-Glenn and Colleen Berman

“Jodi unraveled the financial mystery attributed to colleges. She completes the FAFSA, CSS Profile, IDOC Documents and later guides you when you receive financial aid award letters, in an INCREDIBLY organized and timely manner. This is aside from her friendly, helpful and bubbly personality and her over qualified breadth of knowledge. My parents and I have recognized that there is absolutely no way we could have done it on our own; we are still truly awed at how she exceeds every expectation. We have recommended her to EVERY person we know and strongly urge you to take advantage of this opportunity.”

-Valerie Brito and Family

“Finding Jodi was a godsend. She made the FAFSA process so much easier, and she gave me such peace of mind. Having her available to answer all my questions and walk me through the process was so reassuring. I highly recommend Jodi to anyone applying for financial aid!”

-Erika Hillinger

“Jodi is an extraordinarily hardworking individual of warm character. It has been both my pleasure, and good fortune to have worked with such an individual as Jodi through numerous obstacles and moments of crises that were not only overcome, but made infinitely more manageable thanks to her expertise and willingness to take extra steps in order to ensure that the job got done properly.”

-Josh Norman

“Jodi guided me and my parents through the many hurdles of the financial aid process. Not only did she answer any questions that we had, but she made the whole process seem so easy. We are grateful for her assistance.”

-Kristi Nishihira

“When you find out how difficult just choosing a college for your child is, wait until you take on the challenging financial aid process!! Jodi has the experience and knowledge to navigate this financial maze. She kept us on task, completed forms and made phone calls until our daughters UCLA financial package was finalized and confirmed. Gene and I would definitely hire her again.”

-Gene, Kathy and Daniele Schugg

“Jodi was a real lifesaver for us; she helped us through the intricate process of financial aid. We are happy to be sending off our second child to a wonderful private college. This would not have been possible without Jodi’s expertise!”

-Mike and Jennifer Watts

“College Financial Aid Advisors is what every busy (and even if you are not that busy) parent needs to smoothly navigate the financial aid sea of paperwork and deadlines- most especially if your child applies to several universities!!! Jodi made the process easy, and stress free. She was there every step of the way.”

-Jackie and Bock Temple

“Operation Jump Start (OJS) is community-based youth development organization with a mission to provide structure and resources for disadvantage youth to reach their full potential through a college education. To that end OJS provides five years of mentoring and educational programming to each at-risk student served. Educational workshops such as presentations on College Financial Aid presented by Jodi Okun has equipped our first generation college-aspiring students with the resources and skills to successfully steward themselves through the process.”

-Noreen Cruz, Program Coordinator Operation Jump Start