Find Your College-Related Resources Here
College Search & Selection Help
https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/ – College Navigator produced by National Center for Education Statistics
www.collegeboard.com
www.cappex.com – Get colleges recruiting you based on your interests
www.collegedata.com – Find your mathematical chances of admission & lots of helpful info on schools
https://www.niche.com/colleges – Search and see where colleges rank
www.ratemyprofessors.com – Any guess what this site is about?
http://www.youvisit.com/colleges – Virtual college tours (event virtual reality if you have a VR headset)
https://campustours.com – Virtual College Tours
Standardized Test Preparation
www.collegeboard.org – Sign up for SAT ? of the day (free) and free test prep through Khan Academy
www.carolinacollegeprep.com – Local workshop-based program for SAT prep
www.collegegrant.net/sat-prep-resources/
www.act.org – Free Test Prep through ACT Academy
www.satprepteacher.com – local prep classes or one-on-one tutoring
Scholarship Search Services
Free Service
www.raise.me
www.fastweb.com
www.scholarships.com
www.studentscholarshipsearch.com
www.cappex.com
www.finaid.org
www.unigo.com – View a school from the student’s perspective
Financial Aid Form Filing
www.studentaid.gov – File FAFSA, Apply for FSA Usernames and Passwords, Apply for Student Loans, etc.
https://profileonline.collegeboard.com/prf/index.jsp – CSS Profile
Financial Aid Information
www.sccollegeaid.org – SC-specific financial aid info
www.studentaid.gov – Federal financial aid information
www.finaid.org – General financial aid resource
Student Loan Options
https://www.discover.com/student-loans/ – Discover student loans
www.studentaid.gov – Federal direct loans for students and parents
Private Loan Options
www.scstudentloan.org (PAL, teacher loan)
***Typically, you should exhaust federal loan options before investigating others
Resources for Military Families
GI Bill Comparison Tool: https://www.va.gov/gi-bill-comparison-tool
Yellow Ribbon Benefits Chart: https://www.benefits.va.gov/GIBILL/yellow_ribbon/yrp_list_2019.asp
www.gibill.va.gov/benefits/other_programs/dea.html
www.moaa.org
Affordable Textbooks
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Testimonials
I first attended Rob Mendenall’s college planning workshop when my oldest child was in ninth grade. As I sat in the audience, I remember wishing that I had the opportunity to attend such a workshop much earlier — like maybe when my child was in kindergarten! The seminar was amazing and filled with facts about financial aid, South Carolina Education Lottery scholarships, and average admission statistics for local South Carolina colleges. Perhaps the most important item that I learned was that it is possible to negotiate financial aid packages between similar schools; that piece of knowledge allowed my family to save an additional $4,000 at my son’s university of choice. My husband and I highly recommend Rob Mendenall for his expertise.
Kim & John H.
If you need help securing your child’s future, as well as your own, contact Rob Mendenall. He has extensive knowledge of the entire college process — from choosing the right college to applying for grants, loans, and scholarships to other options that make college more affordable. He can also help you with the right products to secure your retirement. It’s a pleasure to do business with someone who wants to help your child succeed.
Mike & Kim
I met Rob at Chapin High School when he did one of the college planning seminars. My wife and I decided to meet with him, and Rob has been extremely helpful with my daughter’s college financial planning, filing federal data, and guiding us through the best options for tuition payments. Rob has done a thorough review of my insurance and retirement needs, offering savings, if available, and suggesting to keep what I have when his products don’t match our beat. Recently, he saved me $2,500 on my taxes by knowing how to report the scholarship money my daughter received last year. Rob’s always been helpful and quick to respond to any questions that I have, and I highly recommend his services.
Ed H.
Rob Mendenall has helped our family figure out how to send our four daughters to college, how to find the best college for them, how to finance their college, how to finance our future, and even how to get our oldest daughter a car via a mutual contact. I recommend him to everyone I know who has college-bound children.
Chris
Rob is extremely helpful and professional in working with families as they undertake the daunting task of funding their student’s college education. His financial advice can help parents explore various funding options using the resources available to them. He takes each family’s situation into account and provides advice that will help parents make the best financial decisions for their individual circumstances.
Dorothy
Excellent resource. Rob’s valuable wisdom helped me maneuver three kids from high school to college in South Carolina. His expertise with FAFSA was a life saver for me. Moreover, there is no bait and switch, hidden fees, or unexpected expenses. He is honest and trustworthy.
Greg
Very professional and knowledgeable resource for both college planning and financial planning. Wealth of resources, experiences, and knowledge that greatly helped my family effectively guide and navigate not only the financial hurdles of college planning, but also the procedural and reputation/ranking/campus life elements of comparing universities.
Rob
My wife and I have been extremely pleased with The College Funding Center of SC, LLC. Specifically, Rob was extremely helpful and very knowledgeable regarding the options available to us related to providing the necessary resources in sending our children to college. Without his assistance, it would have been extremely difficult. His professionalism and knowledge are unsurpassed in the industry and we would absolutely recommend this business to anyone trying to provide their children the opportunity to obtain higher education.
Bruce
I feel like I “lucked out” by attending one of his free seminars at my son’s high school when my son was a freshman. My son is now a sophomore in college, and I have another child who graduates high school in 2018. Having Rob help me navigate the entire college process has been a lifesaver! Rob is extremely attentive, ethical, and professional in his dealings with his clients. There is absolutely no pressure to buy any of his products or services, and he stands by his commitment to helping families prepare for college in a manner that will keep them solvent (regardless of whether they choose to purchase products). He is extremely knowledgeable about the college application, financial aid, and admissions process. I would have been totally stressed out without the knowledge that Rob was just a phone call or an e-mail away. I felt like I had my own personal guidance counselor to walk me through the process. I HIGHLY recommend Rob and am glad that he will continue to be my partner as I go through this process again with my second child.
Wendy
We have dealt with Rob for about 6–7 years. He is extremely knowledgeable about the college application process and can formulate a plan to help one pay for college as well. He has been very responsive to all our questions and concerns. We would recommend him highly to anyone.
Tod
Rob is very knowledgeable in his field. He is great about educating his clients and walking them through all the details and complicated terminology. He was very helpful not only in dealing with the FAFSA, but also in strategizing with us on other ways to help pay for college. We highly recommend him for college financing solutions; don’t forget that it is never too early to start planning.
LJH
Rob Mendenall is a highly knowledgeable professional in the field of college funding. His expertise and advice have proven priceless in terms of preparation, comfort, and counsel as we ventured into the unknown with our first college-aged child, and as we currently approach the entrance of our second oldest as well! He is personable, welcoming, non-judgmental, supportive, flexible, trustworthy, prepared, and has very strong interpersonal skills. His guidance has been invaluable! I would highly recommend his services!
Chantal
This was a great experience! We went to Rob and received his help when sending our son to college. I trust him and his advice. We are so thankful a friend recommended him to us, and we have recommended him to several families. You will be so happy you ever met him. Thank you, Rob.
Mar
Rob is a great guy to work with and is very knowledgeable about the college entry system. He tells you, as well as your child, what needs to be done to get the best money offers at college. I love working with him; I highly recommend him to anyone who has a child just entering high school.
Linda
Rob is helpful, trustworthy, and honest about what you can and can’t do, which I appreciated. Throughout the process, he was diligent in keeping me up to date and had no problems with my little nit-picky questions. : ) Even though my daughter is no longer in college, Rob and I still keep in touch and I consider him a friend. You cannot do any better than Rob Mendenall!!!