If I could give these guys 10 stars that's what I would give them. We first met Bill Rabbit and Matt Carpenter at a HS school event we couldn't stay long because my husband wasn't well. We left but I didn't forget them. Weeks later it was time to start submitting the FASFA and life at home was crazy and the thought of paperwork was unbearable. Sooo I called the guys and the process started. They filled the papers, my twins were accepted to the college of their dreams and the appeals started. There was NO way we could afford the colleges the girls choose.....but wait we had Bill. Well all I could say is they both got amazing grant and scholarship and Bill advised and guided us every step of the way. Then a year later my one daughter decided to change colleges OMG not again. This was a more expensive university but yes you guessed it Bill came thru again. Letters, appeals, phone calls she got an amazing scholarship/grant and again her dream came true. Listen you could go it alone but you won't be calm, you won't get the results these guys do and you don't know what they know. When you sign up with College Funding Services it is a partnership from start to finish. I can honestly say that today three years in if I call they will answer. You are not a forgotten number you are a important client. They know your name your kids name and they care. It is the best call I ever made and I'd make it again and again. Thank you so mush CFS you made my children's dreams a reality. Where there is a Bill there is a way LoL .... XOX read more

Applying to college is stressful enough, and when you think of having to deal with the financial aspect of it, it becomes even more stressful. Thankfully I found Matt. I was introduced to Matt Carpenter at CFS, through a friend whose niece was already getting help from Matt and she also had friends who Matt was helping. I thought then that he must be the real deal. I have to admit, by far the BEST decision ever made. Matt sat with my parents and I and went over step-by-step of what he was going to do and how it was going to be done. I am not familiar with ANY of these loans/financial aid business so Matt took over everything. He applied for my FASFA, my loans, and he negotiated with the school to ensure that I received all that I was eligible of getting. Every time that I reached out to Matt with a concern he was always available to help. It is going to be my third year in college and Matt has been helping me since my first year and he has been so helpful. I highly recommend Matt Carpenter. He is someone you can trust and know for sure that will do an amazing job in helping you and your child through this process. Five stars!!! read more

We worked with Bill Rabbitt at College Funding Services for an entire year and plan to continue working with him every year while our son is in college. From our first contact, Bill was enormously responsive to our needs. He is a very pleasant guy who takes the stress out of this tedious and time consuming process. He was with us every step of the way with regard to admissions and financial aid. Bill and I communicated frequently by phone and e-mail and he always provided an immediate response to my questions and clarified my confusion. i had the utmost confidence that he would complete all he financial aid documents accurately and on time. Additionally, I always welcomed receiving informative videos and newsletters with reminders of what needed to be completed and when. He and his partner Matt Carpenter infused some humor in these videos which made us chuckle. Bill gave us realistic expectations and did not miss the mark. I can not say enough about BIll and College Funding Services. He was fabulous and I highly recommend that you use his services. read more

Bill was the right person at the right time for us. We were so frustrated trying to navigate thru the system of paperwork and keep hitting roadblocks. Bill stepped into the picture and assured me that if we gave him what he needed, it would be completed on a timely basis and be very accurate. Well, it was done in no time and we were off to the races. After we got our replies form the schools, Bill continued his work by negotiating with the schools to get us a better package for our daughter. Unfortunately for us, she chose a school that offered nothing as far as awards but was instrumental in getting the schools who had offered scholarships to up their offers to her. We have recommended Bill to some of our friends and in turn they recommended Bill to some of their friends. That says it all. He made it painless and somewhat of a pleasure as I knew everything was being done right and he would continue to follow up with us to make sure that everything we needed was tended to. read more

We've had a great experience with Matt at College Funding Services. With all the forms and paperwork to deal with in the college process it was great to have him at my beckon call! When the pressure of tax info and other necessities were at our doorstep, Matt would be calming and helped to keep all in perspective. That alone was worth it's weight! Plus as we received a certain amount of financial aid and Northeastern was refusing to match another university's package, Matt personally attempted a final call to NEU for more money... And brought another few thousand to the table! I would highly recommend taking advantage of their free consultation or visit a local high school seminar night. They present many useful tips in coordinating efforts in pursuing optimal aid. Whether you have no savings to begin with or some tied up in various accounts, College Funding Services will assist in many aspects to put you in the best position to potentially obtain necessary college funds. read more

We found College Funding Services through the guidance department at our High School. What a great find! We were very intimidated by all the financial paperwork that needed to be compiled for the FAFSA and grant/scholarship/loans but Bill Rabbit walked us through every single step and explained things to us as many times as it took to get the understanding we needed to complete the process. We were worried that we would not qualify for much aid and with some credit dings on our record we were certain we would be turned down. Bill had so many choices for us and advised us at every turn or "turn down". That made all the difference in the world. Our daughter ended up with a great package and we will continue to use CFS for the next three years. I know that the stress of trying to do this on our own would have sent us into a frenzy. We recommend them highly to lessen the already overloaded college application process. read more

Hiring Bill Rabitt from College Funding Services was one of the best decisions I made. I was very nervous at the beginning to trust all my private financial info. I made calls and it seems that everybody who worked with him in past was satisfied. Bill was incredibly knowledgeable and diligent. He helped my son to get a great financial package. He filled all the financial aid applications, new all the requirements of different colleges and most importantly made the right smart decisions of how to fill the paperwork according to laws and in the best interest of my son. He gave me much priceless advice and was always one phone call away in the stressful time of applying to college. He saved us thousands of dollars and we are very thankful for all he has done. Thanks to Bill my son will probably gradated Princeton without a huge debt. Anna read more

We can't say enough about how great our experience with Matt Carpenter and College Funding Services. He filed all of our financial aid documents, followed up on a timely basis through a very stressful situation. After our financial aid packages arrived we realized that the award was not enough to make it a possibility for our family. Matt guided us through the appeal process, he advised us on the letter content and follow up with the financial aid offices. The end result was a very generous award which made our daughters dream school a possibility for our family. We came to know and respect Matt through this process. We will be using his service for the remainder of college for our older daughter and for our younger daughter who is a junior in high school. Take the plunge you won't regret the tremendous assistance. read more

There is so much involved in the college application process, from choosing schools to filling out all the financial aid forms...and so MANY questions in between! Matt and his team were invaluable in helping all 3 of our sons in the school search giving suggestions and educating all of us on which schools could meet our financial need as well as be a good fit..in and out of state. Matt is professional, responsive and extremely knowledgeable of the ins and outs of the college app journey. Our sons liked the fact they could email him at any time with questions. We also enjoyed getting the You Tube videos as to "what to expect next"! The team works to keep you on track and also let's you know what NOT to worry about! Like I said "invaluable"! D and D Milton, Ma read more

It's been along time since either my wife or I went through the college application and financial aid process, and the world has come a long way from our paper forms and number-2 pencils. But Matt Carpenter and College Funding Services made the whole process much less daunting with personal visits and timely emails that kept us right on schedule and on track for promoting our son's abilities to the right institutions, choosing the best candidate school for him, and making sure finances were in place in time to send him there. Thanks to Matt and College Funding Services, his transition from high school to college was smooth and stress-free, and with his first semester already completed, he is happy and excelling - which makes US happy :) read more

College is one of the biggest decisions and "purchases" we are tasked with as a parent. My wife and I did exhaustive research to make the best decisions we could for our daughter and ourselves. One of those best decisions was to hire Matt at College Funding Services. Not only did Matt present all options, but explained the implications, advantages and disadvantages of each. Knowing that all filings, due dates and correspondence were properly completed and filed was a tremendous relief. When reflecting on the huge investment we are making in college, we could not recommend more highly the value and peace of mind that we received with Matt and College Funding Services. Thank You. read more

We decided to use CFS with some trepidation. However, working with Matt was a key postive factor in our daughter's application process. The advice he gave, based on obvious experience, was critical. In addition, he put in the hours when needed. Our daughter received a number of excellent offers - each with substantial funding. She decided to accept the one from Harvard. We have enthusiatically recommended Matt and CFS to others. CFS relieved some of the inevitable pressure, produced results, were always there when needed, and well well worth the price (many times over). It's unfathomable that every family in the area does not use their services. read more

As a soon-to-be college student, applying for financial aid was a big part of my decision of where I wanted to go. With Matt's help at College Funding Services, not only did I get a lot more financial aid than I expected but Matt also helped me figure out the pro's and con's of each school. Most importantly though, applying for financial aid is a difficult process and Matt took all the stress away by explaining each step and preparing for deadlines ahead of time. I strongly recommend his services to any high school seniors looking to make the college application process a lot easier and less stressful. read more

Matt and the team at CFS are incredible...They get the job done and always make you feel as if you're their #1 client. They have a very strong understanding of their market and are willing and able to share valuable advice and direction when needed. It is a very confusing, stressful process and they are a beacon of light guiding you through that process. They know what is out there and how to take advantage of what is offered. I would not hesitate to recommend CFS to family, friends and anyone looking to have a better understanding of the financial aid process...(and I have, often!) read more

There is a lot to navigate with college applications, student aid, FAFSA, and then the colleges will send you something mid semester and catch me off guard. With Matt working with me step by step, nothing gets past me. I have two daughters in out of state universities, another at home, a job and all the other "stuff" life throws at me it's easy to feel life is piling on. College Funding Services takes the pressure off having to navigate through the college process. I am very happy to have chosen Matt Carpenter and College Funding Services. read more

As a divorced mother of two Matt at College Funding Services has been a sigh of relief for both myself and my ex-husband. After years of sitting down for hours doing all the paperwork and with all the follow up demands of the Colleges before financial aid was rewarded their help has been extremely valuable and we are continuing to hire them for a less stressful filing of all financial forms and reminders. And we will continue until the college years are over. The amount of stress they have lifted for me is tremendous. Thank you so much Matt! read more

I have used CFS' services for both of my kids for multiple years. From day 1 when I knew almost nothing about College Funding to this day where I learned most of the tricks CFS and more specifically Bill have helped me plan for all college costs, apply for all relevant financing options and saved me thousands of dollars. I recommend their services highly for parents who are looking for guidance to save money or get the support they need to send their kids to the best schools possible. - 2 x Yale Dad read more

We used College Funding Services for our oldest son who is currently a freshman in college. Bill Rabbit was extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of the process. Our son received excellent packages from all of the schools he applied to and Bill helped us through the process of appealing one of the awards. We have hired CFS for our son who is graduating high school this year and will hire them for our third son who is currently a Junior. We highly recommend their services. read more

I don't know what we would have done without Matt Carpenter and CFS for when both of my children went off to college. Matt helped with everything and knowing that he was only a phone call away was priceless. My daughter even transferred schools after freshman year and he helped with that also. Even called schools on our behalf to ask for more financial aid. Everyone there is so knowledgable and wonderful. Couldn't have gotten through it without Matt and CFS !! read more