College Benefits Research Group Featured on New York Radio Show

CBRG discusses how and when to appeal a financial aid award. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) March 29, 2016 - Roseland, New Jersey - Steven Sirot, Co-Founder, College Benefits Research Group (CBRG), recently spoke with Bob Salter, Host, Weekends on WFAN. Sirot discussed college financial aid processesincluding how and when to appeal, or to not appeal, a financial aid award package.

There are over 4,000 institutions of higher education in the country, so students have more choices than ever before. According to Sirot, this makes it even more important they find a school with the right academic, social and financial fit.

"Parents compare their own college application experience and expect a similar process for their children, but it has drastically changed. It is more competitive and complex than ever so it is important to find many options where a student can be happy and excel," said Sirot.

Families should keep in mind, that while some schools award large percentages of merit and/or financial aid- others do not. "When the awards come in and are not what parents expected - then in some situations it is possible to go back and appeal the award so the college can reconsider."

Please click here to listen to the full segment; http://bit.ly/1Rh1fFk

Weekends on WFAN is a two hour public affairs radio show that airs on Sundays from 6:00am to 8:00am.

College Benefits Research Group (CBRG) is a college planning organization with a unique model for working with families to find the right "fit" for their child not only financially, but academically and socially as well. Their three prong model in the college planning arena is innovative and effective in order to develop a college game plan that works for everyone. CBRG has appeared in print and broadcast media outlets. CBRG also assists with the filing of financial aid forms.

"We are different from other college planning services in that we offer "harmonization" of financial, educational and social guidance for the entire family," says Steven Sirot. "We meet jointly with students and parents to develop a college game plan that works for everyone. Too often college students attend a school because their friends are there, or it is the so-called 'hot school' that is on everyone's radar, without any consideration of whether the school is right for them or the long-term effect it will have on family finances. We work hard with the entire family to let students know that going to college is a responsible decision that affects the whole family, and there are no 'free rides.' The student will be responsible for their academic success in college, which includes graduating in four years, and for paying back of some loans that may need to be taken out in their name."

For more information, please visit: www.cbrg.info.

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