College Funding Specialist

Ryan will tell you that he knows the right things to say to colleges to get them to assist you with financial assistance. He knows the buzz words, he says. So, you might be tempted to pay the $1700 fee and the $40/month to receive a generic e-newsletter. You may think this will all be worth it when he helps you negotiate the college costs because that is ultimately why you have hired him, right? But, in truth what you will receive for $1700 plus $40/month is a plastic file folder box with files (that would cost around $20 at Staples); monthly e-newsletters; a late filing of your FAFSA with a generic password that he uses for every clients; and finally, a generic form letter for you to copy and paste to send to your university. One that says something like: "Dear [insert university name here], while we appreciate all that you did for us with scholarships, but our student [insert name here] has [add qualities here] and is considering other colleges like [add specifics here] that have been more generous with scholarships. We hope you will consider giving us more aid for our [daughter/son]." Unfortunately for us, this was a $2500 expensive lesson. Instead, find college groups online and you will get much better advice. more

We learned so much about college funding through our membership with Ryan Thompson. The most significant thing we learned is that the private schools provide more aid (scholarships and grants) than the big state schools. We always thought private schools were simply expensive and only for the wealthy. However, with the aid they provide to good students they are actually more affordable. more

My experience with the College Funding Specialists have been super! They have always been super helpful with everything and answer any questions me or my children have right away. They have given me and my family helpful information that has helped us in so many ways! I have a son who graduated from Texas Tech University, a daughter currently at Tarleton State University, and another daughter on her way to be a freshman at college thanks to Ryan Thomson and his staff. I 100% recommend anyone with children going to college to definitely reach out to him! more