Sallie Mae is the nation's #1 paying for college company and provides resources to guides parents and students through the entire "going-to-college" process.
Barb O'Brien has worked at Sallie Mae for 14 years, and has spent the majority of them helping families plan and pay for college. From choosing the right school, to finding free money, to picking the right loans, Barb has guided families at every step. She's given hundreds of presentations to high school families, helped create breakthrough planning tools and resources and has touched the lives of thousands of college-minded individuals as they strive to make smart choices about college funding.” Along with helping other families with the college process, Barb is preparing for her 11-year-old son’s future college dream by investing in a 529 plan and actively using her Upromise account.
Gen and Kelly Tanabe are the award-winning authors of eleven books including “The Ultimate Scholarship Book 2009” and "Get into Any College." They are also the founders of the web site SuperCollege.com. Together the Tanabes won more than $100,000 in merit-based scholarships which helped them graduate from Harvard debt-free. Besides writing about financial aid and scholarships, they annually speak at more than 100 schools and libraries nationwide to help families create a plan to pay for college. Please post your feedback and questions to Gen and Kelly Tanabe on this blog.
Gregg Cohen is responsible for leading all financial aid efforts for college admission and financial aid services company, Campus Bound. He has personally walked hundreds of families through the financial aid process. After completing his MBA from the Olin School of Management, Gregg continued his coursework specifically on the financial aid system. His education and first hand experience has provided him with a unique insight into the formulas used at different colleges to award their scholarship money and how to maximize opportunities through income and asset allocation strategies. Gregg’s understanding of the confusing process enables families to complete the efforts in a streamlined and comprehensive manner.
