College Financial Aid & Scholarship Guidance — Legacy Online School
Why Financial Aid Matters
Don’t leave money on the table. The right strategy can save your family tens of thousands.
FAFSA & CSS Strategy
Most families miss thousands by filing incorrectly. Our experts ensure your FAFSA and CSS Profile are optimized to maximize your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) advantage.
Scholarship Matching
Over $46 billion in scholarships go unclaimed every year. We match your student with merit, need-based, and niche scholarships they actually qualify for — and help them apply.
Appeal & Negotiate Aid
Got an offer that’s too low? We guide families through the financial aid appeal process — helping you negotiate better packages directly with admissions offices.
Avoid Student Debt
The average graduate owes $37,000+. With the right aid strategy starting as early as 9th grade, your family can reduce or eliminate the need for student loans entirely.
Accredited & Recognized
Backed by nationally recognized accreditations and partnerships you can trust: WASC, Florida Department of Education, College Board.
What We Help Families With
Our counselors guide you through every step of the financial aid process.
FAFSA Preparation & Filing
We walk you through every question on the FAFSA to maximize your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and unlock federal grants, work-study, and subsidized loans.
CSS Profile Strategy
Required by ~400 selective schools, the CSS Profile can unlock massive institutional grants. Our team knows the nuances that can add $10,000+ per year to your aid package.
Scholarship Search & Applications
We identify merit, need-based, and niche scholarships your student qualifies for — and help craft winning applications that stand out from thousands.
Financial Aid Appeal Letters
Received an underwhelming offer? Our counselors have helped families negotiate $5,000–$25,000+ per year increases through strategic appeal letters.
Merit Aid Maximization
Higher SAT/ACT scores = more money. We pair test prep with college list strategy to target schools where your student will earn the most merit aid.
Net Price Comparison
Sticker price ≠ what you pay. We run net price calculators, compare real costs across schools, and help you make the smartest financial decision.
College Guidance Packages
Every package includes financial aid strategy. Choose the level of support that fits your goals.
Lite Review — $590
Quick expert review of one college application. One-time video review for 11th–12th graders. Includes personal statement review, supplemental essay review, activity list feedback, honors & awards check, and recorded video feedback.
College Prep Foundations — $890
Start early. Build a strong college-ready profile. 3–6 months, 18 hours for 9th–10th graders. Includes strategy sessions, workshops, career exploration, extracurricular planning, and group test prep.
Application Essential — $1,990
Focused guidance for confident applications. 1–2 months, 14 hours for 11th–12th graders. Includes personalized sessions, essay review, college list strategy, workshops, and private test prep.
Application Premium — $3,490
Deeper coaching with financial aid strategy. 3–6 months, 21 hours for 11th–12th graders. Includes profile spike acceleration, essay review rounds, interview prep, financial aid guidance, and private test prep.
Application Elite — $5,990
White-glove support including full financial aid. 9–12 months, 55 hours for 10th–11th graders. Includes 16 hours 1-on-1 support, independent project coaching, summer program applications, private tutoring, and complete application management.
Higher Scores = More Scholarships
A 100-point SAT increase can mean $5,000–$20,000 more per year in merit scholarships. Our students average 200+ point SAT increases.
Private Tutoring — $49/hour
Personalized 1:1 SAT/ACT instruction with flexible scheduling, customized study plan, focus on weak areas, and real-time feedback.
Group Prep Course — $299/student
10 sessions × 90 min live classes. Maximum 10 students per group. Homework assignments, practice tests included, and collaborative learning.
How It Works
Step 1: Free Consultation
We assess your family’s financial situation, student profile, and college goals.
Step 2: Custom Strategy
Your counselor builds a personalized financial aid and scholarship plan.
Step 3: File & Apply
We guide you through FAFSA, CSS Profile, and every scholarship application.
Step 4: Maximize & Appeal
We compare aid packages and negotiate for the best possible offer.
Meet Your Counselors
Former admissions insiders. Ivy League grads. Proven track records.
Tyng Kam
Senior college counselor with over 3,000 hours of one-on-one advising. Specializes in guiding students toward competitive universities with tailored application strategies.
Kendra Strange
A seasoned admissions expert with 20 years of experience. Has helped students gain acceptance to UC Davis, Boston University, and the University of Chicago.
Timoni Webster
Former Princeton Review instructor and admissions consultant. Guided students into Penn, Johns Hopkins, and Carnegie Mellon with personalized coaching.
Amy Reynolds
With 15+ years in college admissions, Amy has mentored students into Stanford, Northwestern, and Vanderbilt through strategic planning and essay development.
FAFSA & CSS Profile Deadlines Are Approaching
The 2026–27 FAFSA opened October 1. Many state and institutional deadlines fall between January and March. Every day you wait, you risk losing access to limited aid pools.
Why Legacy College Guidance
Legacy’s unique college admissions consultancy model lifts students above the global applicant pool addressing every aspect of the application with equal intensity.
Personal Statements & College Essays
Your personal statement and supplemental essays hold a unique degree of importance on the success of your US application. We provide every student with a specialist essay mentor.
College Interview Strategy & Preparation
The alumni interview represents your last chance to impress your target universities. Legacy’s experienced interview mentors walk you through all possible question scenarios and mock interviews.
University Selection Strategy
Your personally matched strategist will help you build a university application list taking into account your grades, test scores, preferred area of study, extracurricular preferences, and location.
SAT & ACT Prep
Developed by Ivy League grads, PhDs and top tutors, Legacy’s SAT/ACT courses reduce your study time while maximising your results.
Extracurricular & Profile Development
Having a highly personalised and comprehensive extracurricular and leadership profile is essential to creating a competitive college application.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FAFSA and when should we file it?
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the gateway to federal grants, work-study, and loans. The 2026–27 FAFSA opens October 1, 2025. Filing early is critical.
What’s the difference between the FAFSA and the CSS Profile?
The FAFSA is used by virtually all colleges for federal aid. The CSS Profile, required by ~400 selective schools, digs deeper into family finances and can unlock institutional grants worth tens of thousands.
How much can financial aid actually save us?
The average family leaves over $24,000 in aid on the table. Our students regularly receive $30,000–$80,000+ in combined scholarships and aid over four years.
Do your college guidance packages include financial aid help?
Yes! Every package from College Prep Foundations ($890) through Application Elite ($5,990) includes financial aid strategy.
How does SAT/ACT prep relate to financial aid?
Higher test scores = more merit scholarship money. A 100-point SAT increase can mean $5,000–$20,000 more per year in scholarships.
Can you help us appeal a financial aid offer?
Absolutely. We’ve helped families negotiate increases of $5,000–$25,000 per year through strategic appeal letters.
When should we start planning for financial aid?
The earlier the better — ideally in 9th or 10th grade. Early planning gives you time to optimize your financial profile and build a strong academic record for merit scholarships.
Don’t Pay Full Price for College
Join hundreds of families who saved thousands with Legacy’s financial aid and scholarship guidance. Your free consultation is the first step.
