What Others Say About Us

"I saw an advertisement for Ed Bove's Beacon College Planning Workshop and decided to attend, not expecting much as far as trying to get financial aid. I thought I made too much money and would not be eligible. After listening for about 30 minutes I said to myself -"Hey this guy really makes sense."

Even after I signed up for his program I still had my doubts since I owned a company, two houses and had a little bit of money in the bank. My wife and I met with Ed and his calm factual approach was refreshing. I put one son through college, had a daughter in her Junior year of college and received no financial aid submitting all the paperwork on my own. My last son was late in his senior year and I thought it would be more of the same.

Ed helped us to complete my third child's application, essay and all the necessary financial aid forms. When we opened the report from the college, we were in disbelief that we received $11,000.00 in grant money. Money that did not have to be paid back.

My only regret is that I did not hear of Ed Bove five years ago and had to pay full price for my first two kids' education."

Tony R.
Sparta, NJ

"I could not have confidently filed my daughter's FAFSA application without Beacon College Planning and Ed Bove's expert service and knowledge. It is critical for me to get every dollar I can.

Because Ed is also a tax professional he just knows all the potential pitfalls and knows what it takes to get it right the first time you submit -- and as he warned us in the Free Seminar I took last year, that can be very costly as it takes weeks to re-submit and when the federal dollars are gone for that year they are gone.

Just as importantly, Beacon files the application directly through to the Universities and Colleges on your list, and knows if other forms are used to decide ... I did not realize they all need the FAFSA as a starting point for that whole process at each individual school financial aid office, so it was just imperative that I get this right.

As I am a single parent and my ex is not involved in the process, I could not afford to make a mistake. I highly recommend Ed Bove and Beacon for this critical last step in getting your son or daughter not only accepted into a school they want to attend, but in a way that you have a chance to pay for it without ruining your retirement. Thank you to Ed and his wonderful staff!"

Nancy C.
Montclair, NJ