Sue Nelson

Financial Specialist

Sue has 25 years of experience in financial services and assists families with the financial aid process and cost saving practices.

Clients' Testimonials about Sue

We’re extremely happy with HelloCollege! Our counselor, Brooke Kent, is incredibly knowledgeable and has guided us every step of the way. She is positive, motivating, and proactive in providing resources and helping our daughter meet deadlines. Our daughter’s essay coach, Willow Green, has been insightful in helping her draft essays that reflect her unique experiences and strengths. With their guidance and coaching, our daughter has submitted strong college, honors, and scholarship applications and has already been admitted to some of her highest priority schools and programs. The rest of the HelloCollege team has also been immensely helpful, including our daughter’s SAT tutor, Darryl Sheppard, and our financial aid advisor, Sue Nelson. Everyone has responded promptly to our many questions, giving us expert advice and making the whole process go smoothly!

Nino Muniz

Parent of Liliana

West High School

Our experience with Hello College was great! Alison Dahleen worked with us through the years (we started conversations Freshman year). She was so great at keeping us on schedule and helping us through the many, many questions and concerns we had. Sue Nelson was also great to work with, she helped navigate us through FAFSA and all things involved in paying for college. We highly recommend Hello College.

lucia kelley

Oak Park River Forest High School

Purdue University

Our experience with HelloCollege from the beginning till the end has been nothing but exceptional. The amount of support not only for my son during the college selection process, but also for myself as a parent addressing questions and concerns. My son’s counselor Amanda Yoder is exceptional, responding to emails and questions in a timely manner. Sending a recap of our meeting discussion along with a to do list to stay on track. I highly recommend Amanda!!! . I would also like to mention my son’s essay coach Sarah Bellardini for her amazing skills and professionalism in helping my son stay on track with all of his essays and submission deadlines. Sue Nelson, financial specialist for her guidance on the financial aid process and staying up to date on the many changes that took place this year with FAFSA. I am truly thankful for all that HelloCollege had to offer, we are so glad to have made this decision.

Sarah Hammad

Parent

Hinsdale Central High School

University of Illinois -Chicago

I would like to publicly thank Amanda Yoder and Sue Nelson for helping my son and I get through the college application process. Your assistance with the applications and financial aid understanding was excellent! Can some of the items that you assisted with be done on your own? Maybe! However, knowledge from experts, the consistent follow up, check -ins and the accountablity with the student is better managed when its not the parent doing it…lbvs! Amanda, you’ve given me peace of mind throughout this process and for that I will forever be grateful! My student received a full ride tuition & room/board renewable for 4 years! Thank you very much!!!

Aisha McBurrows

Parent

Waubonsie Valley High School

Purdue University

Profile

After working 30 years in the business world, Sue is thrilled to be using her skills and experience assisting families with the college planning process. Sue’s expertise includes marketing, operations, financial management, and team leadership/HR management.

Sue leads HelloCollege’s Paying for College, Scholarship, and FAFSA/CSS Profile Workshops and meets individually with families to discuss their unique financial situations. She is happy to be helping students pursue their dreams and obtain a high-quality education while providing insights and tips on the financial implications of choosing a college. After having been through the process with her own two children, her goal is to facilitate the process to make it a stress-free, positive experience for all family members during this exciting time in their lives.

Sue loves to travel, spend quality time with family and friends, play tennis with her husband, and float on a raft soaking up the summer sun on a calm lake. She also enjoys weekend trips to her alma mater, UW-Madison. Go Badgers!

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Location

Elmhurst, IL

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