Student Loans & Scholarships: What to Know in 2025
A quick look at the latest trends and tips for securing student loans and scholarships, brought to you by College Aid Desk.
Read moreAt College Aid Desk, we believe our strength lies in working closely with families and students to navigate the complexities of financial aid.
College Aid Desk was founded by a team passionate about making higher education accessible and affordable. We saw how overwhelming the financial aid process could be and set out to provide clear, honest, and effective guidance.
Our team is dedicated to supporting each family’s unique journey. We offer personalized advice, up-to-date resources, and ongoing support—because we know that every student’s path to college is different, and we’re here to help every step of the way.
We’re united by a shared commitment to helping families and students achieve their educational goals.
Leslie Alexander
Founder / Director of Financial Aid
Michael Foster
Co-Founder / Operations Lead
Dries Vincent
Director of Partnerships
Chelsea Hagon
Senior Financial Aid Advisor
Emma Dorsey
Student Success Specialist
Leonard Krasner
Family Outreach Coordinator
Blake Reid
Communications Associate
Kathryn Murphy
Director of Client Services
Whitney Francis
Scholarship Researcher
Jeffrey Webb
Application Specialist
Benjamin Russel
Financial Aid Advisor
Angela Fisher
Support Coordinator
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A quick look at the latest trends and tips for securing student loans and scholarships, brought to you by College Aid Desk.
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