Our mission? To help students get the best financial aid available. That's why we offer in-depth financial aid resources designed to help you every step of the way.
Focus on putting your best into your studies, not wondering if you're getting the best financial aid.
Technology
expertise
Our cutting-edge resources ensure you get as much financial aid as possible.
Our Story
We saw a problem and set out to fix it.
CEO and Founder of Grantford, Andrew Reichert, was one of the first in his family to apply to college. After being accepted, financial aid proved to be a must and the process seemed overwhelming and confusing. The first step in the process, the FAFSA, was extremely unclear, even with the help of an accountant.
When the online FAFSA asked for the “Parents’ Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)” he submitted the incomes of both of his parents (since the question indicated plural possessive). Unfortunately, it did not state anywhere that if the student’s parents are divorced (which his were), only the income of the parent whom he lived with for a majority of the previous year was required.
Reichert realized this in time for his junior-year Renewal FAFSA and received a $3,500 grant for his junior and senior years of college. After missing out on this grant his first 2 years of school, due to completing the FAFSA incorrectly, he was forced to borrow additional student loans which were theoretically unnecessary and have since accrued interest. This generated a total loss of over $7,000 due to incorrect FAFSA completion!
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Excellence
We perform at exceptional levels, resulting in strong growth and industry leading precedence.
Accountability
We are each personally accountable for the success of the organization.
Reader Delight
We focus on exceeding expectations, generating favorable word-of-mouth and a positive industry reputation.
Honesty
We uphold the highest standards of integrity in all of our actions and conduct business with the highest of ethical standards, in a transparent matter to all stakeholders.
our story
That's where Grantford comes in.
Grantford was founded as a result of the difficulties surrounding the financial aid process. Reichert wanted families to have one company that would provide them with straight-forward information. Helping college-bound students submit these applications on-time and accurately would ensure that families were fully-eligible to receive their optimal financial aid package.
Additionally, having resource for information about submitting all applications, including the FAFSA, CSS Profile, and other financial aid supplement applications, would ensure that the information submitted is correct and consistent to all financial aid providers and lenders.
benefits
The Grantford Advantage
Hundreds of thousands of financial aid applications are submitted incorrectly, preventing applicants from receiving their optimal financial aid package. Helping our clients apply for aid accurately and on time is our priority. our entire process is built around the customer and personalized as necessary to ensure optimal efficiency. Your satisfaction is guaranteed! We stand by our services and if for any reason we are unable to optimize your financial aid package, we will be happy to provide you with a refund.
accuracy + timeliness
customer focus
satisfaction guaranteed
$9,000+
Average financial aid boost.
Every year, 1 in 7 FAFSAs is submitted incorrectly, resulting in an average of $9,000 missed financial aid. Grantford helps you get the best financial aid package you can.
4,000+
Satisfied ctudents.
We leverage industry-leading technology and combined decades of expertise to optimize your financial aid package.
2002
Supporting students for almost 2 decades.
Our goal is to help students get the most out of their financial aid so they can focus on their education, not their FAFSA.
If for any reason you are unsatisfied with our services, just pick up the phone and give us a call. We would love to hear about any problems that you may have had with our process and how we can make things better for future customers.
All refunds requested within 60 days of the purchase date will be processed, no questions asked.
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