College Funding Authority spotlighted in South Jersey Biz Magazine cover story

MILLVILLE, NJ – College Funding Authority, a Millville-based company owned by Vineland resident Gerald Covella, was one of just 20 businesses across the South Jersey region honored by South Jersey Biz Magazine in its October 2016 edition as a recipient of its 2016 Small Business Award.

In its cover story “Small But Mighty: 20 Small Businesses That Are Making a Splash in South Jersey,” SJ Biz pays tribute to 20 “influential businesses, those with fewer than 50 employees, who are … making a significant impact on our community. Mahatma Gandhi once said, “A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history.”

As the SJ Biz editors wrote, “this year’s Small Business Award winners work every day to utilize every tool at their disposal to drive their industries forward and improve the lives and livelihoods of those who live and work here.”

At College Funding Authority, Covella and his small staff follow a simple yet powerful calling. “Our belief is that every student is entitled to the gift of a college education,” Covella said, “and, by assisting the students, parents and guardians throughout the process, we are able to define specific short- and long-term plans to fund the cost of school while ensuring families are not financially devastated by the impact of college costs.

“Make no mistake, the cost of college can be catastrophic,” Covella added. “Our biggest concern is seeing many, many families enter into the process without understanding all the elements involved in getting a student successfully through college and into the workforce. By helping them understand the system and coaching them through the process, we can help families make more informed decisions about the choice of school and as it relates to career goals while creating a plan to maximize potential financial aid.”

College Funding Authority was founded in 2013 and to date has helped families not only in South Jersey but across the tri-state area with student positioning and funding strategies. The staff at CFA sponsors free community workshops and also provides free personal consultations to help parents who are seeking the proper direction through the college choice and funding process.

“We are certainly honored to be one of this year’s award winners,” Covella said. “We are grateful that the folks at the magazine recognize our passion for the work we do. It means a great deal to all our employees.”

To read the SJ Biz article, visit www.southjerseybiz.net and click the link to the October 2016 issue of the magazine.

For more information about the services provided by College Funding Authority – or to register for a free workshop or consultation – call 856-690-1999 or visit www.collegefundingauthority.com.