Jessica Black

Senior Manager, Education Finance @Bright Horizons College Coach

Newton, MA, US

College Coach• Counsel families on navigating the complex financial aid process, encompassing loans, scholarships, grants, and alternative financing avenues.• Provide expert guidance and strategies for optimizing college affordability and payment options.• Conduct interactive Q&A sessions during live events and webinars, addressing inquiries on financial aid with clarity and precision.• Manage external scholarship resources and educational materials that foster financial aid literacy.• Engage in-depth discussions about federal and state aid, elucidating federal and state loan programs, and deciphering the federal methodology (FM) used to compute the expected family contribution (EFC) and student aid index (SAI) on financial aid applications, i.e, FAFSA and CSS Profile.• Collaborate on ad hoc research and data analysis projects, showcasing proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets for informed decision-making by colleagues.• Participate in working groups centered around higher education legislation, regulations, and compliance.• Contribute to the dissemination of knowledge by crafting informative blog posts on a wide range of college financing topics to bolster financial literacy for the audience.EdAssist• Coach adult learners within partner organizations to navigate their employer\'s tuition assistance policies, facilitating their return to education, whether to complete degrees or advance degrees.• Offer guidance on eligibility requirements and setting clear expectations for the application process to ensure successful outcomes.• Provide loan repayment counseling, guiding individuals through the intricacies of student loan management, and offering insights into personal finance strategies.

Franklin High School

High School Diploma, High School

University of Oregon

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology (Major); Business Administration (Minor)