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33-Year FAFSA Guru Consultant
3 days ago
2 min read

By Shelly Rufin, MSHS

Educational Consultant

Harvard Business School

EDFIN College Planning

Serving families for three-decades

You’re invited! Free 1-Hour FAFSA Workshop FAFSA Cut Your SAI# by 50%.

To RSVP for the event. Sign up, please click the link below.

Parents of College Bound Kiddos!!

To boost your UC admission chances for 2027-2028, focus on these three key areas:

"Start Strong - Build Your Academic Edge"

Your UC Journey Starts Here.

The foundation of a strong UC application?

Your academic record. Admissions teams look for students who've challenged themselves with honors, AP, or IB courses while maintaining a GPA near 4.0.

Make sure you're on track with all A-G requirements.

Especially four years of math and three of science.

Tip: Use the UC A-G Course List to confirm your classes qualify.

You've got this-every tough class you take is a step closer to your dream school.

🏠The Real Cost of Living on Campus

Hey Students & Family,

"Full-ride" sounds amazing-until you add housing, food, books, and fees. At UC Berkeley, that's $20K+ extra.

A FAFSA consultant helps you:

✓ Find and apply for Cal Grants and campus-specific aid

✓ Secure work-study before you commit

✓ Calculate true student debt at graduation

Don't let hidden costs derail your dream.

“Stay on Track – Key Deadlines & Reminders"

Don't Miss the Window!

As your 33-year FAFSA Guru, I, [Shelly Rufin] and the EDFIN College Planning Team are here to help.

With 33-Years of experience in college financial aid, prior Director of Financial Aid/Scholarships, expert guidance and resources to make the FAFSA process less overwhelming.