College Aid Pro's Mission

END THE STUDENT DEBT CRISIS.

At College Aid Pro™ we know that families are overpaying for college and getting in over their heads with student loans every day. We believe that every student deserves to get a great education at a price that their family can afford. So we created software that demystifies financial aid and helps students find schools that will give them the most free money so they can graduate debt free and live richer lives!

Our unique software is designed to do the heavy lifting for you. It analyzes your family’s financial profile to project your eligibility for financial aid at thousands of colleges. It then goes beyond simple calculators by helping you strategically build a list of schools that are known to be generous with institutional aid. This targeted approach saves you countless hours and ensures you’re applying to colleges where your student is most likely to receive a strong financial aid package, turning what seems like an impossible challenge into a clear, manageable path.

We are more than just software, though; we are a dedicated team of passionate financial aid experts. Our goal is to transform what seems like an impossible challenge into a clear, manageable path. From understanding the FAFSA and CSS Profile to navigating scholarship applications and loan options, we provide the clarity and support you need. We’ve helped thousands of families unlock the aid they need, turning college dreams into reality.

Our mission is to level the playing field. We believe that financial aid shouldn’t be a barrier, but a bridge to a brighter future. We’ve helped thousands of families unlock the aid they need, turning college dreams into reality. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner, offering personalized strategies and a human touch in an often impersonal process.

College Aid Pro is more than a service—it’s a commitment to your family’s success. We are here to demystify the numbers, ease your worries, and celebrate your student’s journey. Let us show you how we can make college affordable and accessible for you.

The College Aid Pro team

Your Dedicated Partners in College Planning

Kevin Degnan, CFA

Chief Executive Officer

Matt Carpenter

Chief Revenue Officer

Bill Rabbitt

Director of Marketing

Wendy Nelson

Director of Data

Peg Keough

Director of Education

Jera Barrett

Operations Manager

Eileen Campbell

Marketing Associate

Cathy Portele

Social Media & Content Manager

Ann Marie Sanderson

High School Partnerships & Customer Success Coordinator

Jacqui Granfield

Customer Success Associate

Lisa Patella

Customer Success Associate

Kia Veltkamp

Associate Data Analyst

Lee Katherine Herczogh

Associate Data Analyst

College Aid Pro Experts

Our college planning experts are available and ready to optimize your college planning journey.

Ryan Callahan

Financial Aid Director 

 Harvard Medical School

JP Schmidt

Former Director of Financial Aid at USC

College Planning Expert

Joshua Demaio

Director of Financial Aid

MIT

Dan Maga

College Planning Expert

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Jason Slone

College Planning Expert

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Kevin Murphy

College Planning Expert

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Brian Ford

Admissions Application Reader

Univ. of California / Boston University

Joe Korfmacher

College Planning Expert

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Rynda Wilk

College Planning Expert, CFP

The College Cost and Planning Solution

Mike Hinderman

Director of Scholarships

University of Oklahoma 

Dan Bisig

College Planning Expert

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Chuck Bates

College Planning Expert, CCFC 

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Melissa Mieyr

College Planning Expert

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Jennifer Hartman

College Planning Expert

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Matt Mulhern

College Planning Expert

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Mike Hunsberger

College Planning Expert, CFP, CCFC

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Jim Femia

College Planning Expert

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Jonathan West

College Planning Expert

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Laura Meek

Associate VP for Financial Aid

Columbus College of Art & Design

Michael Korch

College Planning Expert

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Jim Lundgren

College Planning Expert

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Perry De Fontaine

College Planning Expert, CPA

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John Munley

College Planning Expert

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