College Financial Aid Advisors (CFAA) was founded by Jodi Okun in 2008 to provide a one on one service for families who seek financial aid for their children’s higher education. We are dedicated to guiding you through the financial aid process in a manner that is both effortless and precise.

CFAA is there for you, every step of the journey! 

STUDENTS RECEIVING FINANCIAL AID0%
CAREERS REQUIRING A COLLEGE DEGREE0%
STUDENTS WHO BORROW FOR COLLEGE0%
PARENTS WHO WANT THEIR CHILDREN TO ATTEND COLLEGE0%

OUR TEAM

Jodi Okun

Founder & President

 

 

Jodi Okun is the founder of College Financial Aid Advisors. She has successfully helped thousands of families navigate the financial aid process. Her expertise parallels her passion and has made her a top influencer in the financial aid industry.

Jodi’s background includes over ten years in the financial aid industry. She has first-hand experience working in financial aid offices at colleges such as Occidental and Pitzer.

Jodi is the About.com Money Expert and was recently featured as one of the Top 30 Social Influencers in Personal Finance & Wealth. She is a social media strategist, speaker, consultant and small business advocate.

WHAT WE DO

PERSONALIZED TIMELINE

What needs to be done and when will it be done? Together, we will meet financial aid deadlines.

FAFSA

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the gateway application to financial aid.

CSS PROFILE

Identify colleges requiring the College Scholarship Service Profile application.

INSTITUTIONAL FORMS

Many schools have their own financial aid forms that need to be completed to be eligible for financial aid.

AWARD LETTER ANALYSIS

How do you compare your financial aid award letters? Let’s break it down.

STUDENT LOAN COUNSELING

Understand what it means to borrow money for college. Take control of your student loans before they take control of you.

What can College Financial Aid Advisors do for you?

TESTIMONIALS

  • The CFAA Scholarship Program made my scholarship hunt exponentially more effective and convenient. I had the opportunity to apply to 60 scholarships and in turn thousands of dollars in scholarship money. I would recommend it to all of my peers planning on attending college and plan to continue to use it myself.

    Leah Lester

  • The CFAA Scholarship Program supported my daughter throughout the scholarship process. It provided a process based roadmap for her to follow. The program sets deadlines and helps hold the students accountable. I would recommend the CFAA Scholarship Program to parents and students looking for professional support and coaching throughout the scholarship hunting process.

    Donald Lester

  • Jodi has shown a great ability and expertise when it comes to identifying the right scholarships for her clients. This program has connected me with opportunities that I qualify for in which I wouldn't have even known existed. Thanks to her clarity of advice in our weekly meetings, I was able to apply with confidence to the plethora of scholarship opportunities she provided. It would be my advice to any college student looking for financial assistance through scholarships to connect with Jodi.

    Lyon Hamill

  • As a college transfer student, I was having a really difficult time finding scholarships applicable to me. I thought that most scholarships applied to high school students. I also couldn’t seem to find anything that really fit my personality, which would result in a winning essay. Jodi really opened my eyes to a wide array of scholarships that I had no idea existed. She met with me weekly, and listened as I aired my concerns. She took my worries in stride and found scholarships that fit me. I was very lucky to have her help throughout this process, and would highly recommend her services!

    Katie Parker

  • Jodi’s scholarship program helped me stay motivated in my scholarship search as she gave me a customized list of scholarships each week. With weekly check ins, I was able to work with Jodi to come up with a unique schedule and plan to accommodate my daily life. I recommend this program to anyone in college because Jodi will help you find scholarships that you are interested in and it is extremely helpful to have someone on call to help guide you through them!

    Kathryn Christiansen