About us - Our strength is collaboration

At 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.

Years of experience
10+
Families helped
500+
Aid secured
$15M+

Our culture - Empathy, integrity, and support guide everything we do.

We’re united by a shared commitment to helping families and students achieve their educational goals.

  • Empathy. We listen to every family’s story and provide guidance tailored to their unique needs and challenges.
  • Integrity. We believe in honest, transparent advice—always putting students’ best interests first.
  • Support. Our team is here for you at every step, offering resources and encouragement throughout your financial aid journey.

Leadership

  • Leslie Alexander

    Founder / Director of Financial Aid

  • Michael Foster

    Co-Founder / Operations Lead

  • Dries Vincent

    Director of Partnerships

Advisors & Support

  • 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

From the blog

Explore our latest articles for tips on financial aid, student loans, scholarships, and making college more affordable.

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3 Lessons for Maximizing Your College Aid in 2025

Here are three key takeaways from the latest financial aid season to help students and families get the most out of scholarships and grants.

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Get in touch with our team

Have questions about financial aid or our services? Reach out and we’ll be happy to help.