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Jodi Okun
Highlights
- Founded a financial aid advisory business where she helps thousands of families navigate the financial aid process
- Author of "Secrets of a Financial Aid Pro"
- Has served as a financial aid adviser to several colleges, including Occidental College
- Named one of the “Top 30 Social Influencers in Personal Finance & Wealth" by the Huffington Post
Experience
Jodi Okun has shared her financial aid expertise as an author, speaker, entrepreneur, and financial adviser over the course of 10 years. As the founder of College Financial Aid Advisors, she helps thousands of families navigate the college financial aid process, covering everything from financial aid from grants to student loans. Before opening her company, Jodi served as a financial aid consultant at Occidental College, UC San Diego Extension, and Pitzer College. She was also a brand ambassador for Discover Student Loans.
Okun is the host of #CollegeCash—a Twitter chat devoted to connecting college-bound families with higher education professionals. She has been featured in the Huffington Post, and speaks frequently at conferences and events. Okun is also a member of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Advisors, California Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, Western Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, and Western Association of College Admission Counseling.
Education
Jodi Okun has a Bachelor of Science in business administration from the University of Redlands.
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Factors Affecting the Costs of College
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Are You Eligible for Higher Education Tax Benefits?
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Student Loan Tips From the Federal Government's Lips to Your Ears
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How to Apply for Financial Aid in the Early FAFSA Era
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What Can Happen If You Do Not Repay Your Student Loans?
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Do You Know the Impact of Dropping Out of College on Financial Aid?
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How a Divorce Affects a Student's Financial Aid
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A Parent's Guide to Getting the Most out of College Financial Aid
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Why You Should Factor Student Loans Into Your Cost Calculation
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10 Conditions Where You Don't Have to Repay Federal Student Loans
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Applying for Financial Aid Using the CSS Profile
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Your Guide to Important Financial Aid Terms
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How College Costs and Financial Aid Affect Tax Returns
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Develop an Action Plan for Your Student Loans
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Understand the Cost of Applying to College
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4 Questions Every Family Should Answer About Paying for College